7 Strategies For When Your Child Accidentally Finds Pornography
Accidental exposure to pornography is increasingly common among children due to the ease of online access. As a parent, learning how to handle these situations…
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How to Teach Your Child to Think About Others
When it comes to discipline, there are two schools of thought. Some parents think discipline is about punishment. They believe the best way to teach…
7 Ways to Really Listen so Your Child Shares More
Dear Dr Justin, “My husband and my 9 year-old son are constantly fighting. It’s little niggles here and there. But it is non stop. They…
Why We Should Focus On Who (Not What) Our Children Become
“I’ve got a question for you”, the cab driver stated expectantly. I was on my way to give a talk about parenting. He had asked…
How To Talk To Your Children About Death
“Our family recently experienced the death of three close family members or friends of the family. We would like to know what to say to…
We’re All Just Making It Up As We Go Along (Even This ‘Parenting Expert’)
Have you read The Barefoot Investor? It’s been the number 1 non-fiction book in Australia this year – all about finance. In his introduction to…
How do I Teach my Child to do the Right Thing?
Dear Dr Justin, “My daughter is 5. Lately she has been acting aggressively towards other children. Today she scratched her friend on the arm so…
Stop Stuffing Stuff in: Why Relationships Don’t Work on Efficiency
My wife and I are parents to six daughters. Yes… six. Yes, we intentionally conceived them. No we weren’t trying for a boy. Yes, we…
My 18-Month-old Won’t Sleep Through the Night, is this Normal?
Hi Dr Justin, “My 18-month old son wakes up several times every night. It’s driving us mad. Is it normal? What can we do about…
Is My Mother-in-Law Ruining my Child with Screens?
Hi Dr Justin, “My husband’s mum watches our twelve-month-old daughter three days a week so I can work. I’m really grateful she helps us because…
Parenting sucks. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Some days being a parent sucks. As I sat down to write this blog post I was interrupted immediately by two children fighting over a…
Say No to Naplan
NAPLAN is the $100 000 000+ test that divides the nation. At this time every year for the past five or six years, I have…
7 Ways to Teach Your Child Self-Control
Self-control isn’t something we’re born with – its something we hone as we grow. Children especially struggle with control and delayed gratification, but there are…
It’s Time to Stop Smacking
Smacking does for your relationship with your child what hitting your spouse/partner might do for your marriage. There. I’ve said it. No. I’m not talking…
What your Kids Need When they Don’t do What They’re Asked
Dear Dr Justin, “My children don’t do anything they’re told. I’ve tried everything. I withdraw privileges and use time out and even smacking them won’t…
Why Our Kids Need Us to Set Limits
Have you noticed that children seem to always want to push the boundaries? It’s almost as though they are wired to poke and prod us…