What happens when you pour condensed milk instead of coconut milk into your family curry? Justin’s kitchen disaster could’ve ended in chaos—but instead, it became a story of laughter, grace, and doing better tomorrow.

In this heartwarming (and hilarious) episode, Justin and Kylie share their biggest parenting fails—from theme park terrors to dinner gone wrong—and reveal the secret ingredient that makes family life truly happy.

KEY POINTS

• Why laughter is essential for a happy home
• How to turn small failures into powerful family memories
• The psychology of fear (and what a rollercoaster taught Kylie about courage)
• Justin’s sweet-but-sour curry disaster: a lesson in humility and humour
• The real reason “doing better tomorrow” matters more than getting it right today

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“If you want to have a happy family, you’ve got to laugh. Laughter makes family life happy.” — Dr Justin Coulson

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Happy Families Podcast: Why Exam Results Don’t Define Your Child — or Their Future
• Article: The Exam Pressure Trap: How to Help Your Teen Without Adding to Their Stress
• Justin Coulson’s Book: 10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS

1. Find the funny — When family life feels messy, look for a reason to laugh.
2. Model grace — Mistakes are moments to connect, not criticise.
3. Try again tomorrow — The best families aren’t perfect; they just keep showing up.

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