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Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

Categories: Kids & Family

Listen to the last episode:

The mental load in families isn't just about remembering school events or planning meals - it's an invisible, boundaryless, and enduring form of labour that impacts relationships, careers, and wellbeing. Join Professor Leah Ruppanner from the University of Melbourne as she unpacks groundbreaking research on how mental load affects modern families, why it's not just about task-sharing, and what couples can do to create more balance.

Quote of the Episode: "The mental load is the emotional thinking work that we do to keep our households functioning."

Key Insights:

Women carry 71% of household mental load tasks.
Mental load is invisible, boundary-less, and enduring.
Both partners often duplicate mental load without realising.
Schools generate nearly 3,000 WhatsApp messages per child annually.
Men in equitable relationships report better health, sleep, and life satisfaction.
Single parents (both mums and dads) share similar mental load levels.
Work structures and social norms make it difficult for men to step into care roles.
Mental load cannot be eliminated but can be better understood and managed.

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