
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families New Year's Resolutions
Jan 22, 2026
Discover how to make Christmas joyful and calm with a simple 'less is more' approach. Learn clever hacks like using shoeboxes for wrapping gifts and creating a fun unwrapping game. Justin and Kylie share their transformative family goals retreat and why most New Year’s resolutions fail. They emphasize turning goals into lifestyle habits, focusing on daily choices for big, long-term wins in health and vitality. Uncover the joy of thoughtful gift-giving and the surprising benefits of prioritizing family time.
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Shoebox Wrapping Equalised Gifts
- Kylie wrapped all kids' presents in shoeboxes to equalise and simplify opening time.
- She removed tags and had kids pick wrapping paper on the day which made unwrapping playful and fair.
Kids Gave Thoughtful Collective Gift
- Justin describes being surprised and deeply touched by thoughtful gifts the kids gave him.
- The family pooled for a combined gift that left him speechless and grateful.
Keep Christmas Food Simple
- Do keep Christmas food simple so parents can join family moments rather than being stuck in the kitchen.
- Prioritise shared activities (pool, games) over complex meal prep to avoid exhaustion.
