9 Ways to a Resilient Child – Sneak Peek
Below is a special sneak peek of my new book 9 Ways to a Resilient Child. I thought I’d share the introduction of the book as…
Category: Articles
How do I Deal With My Child’s Sensitivity and Anxiety?
Hi Dr Justin, My husband and I have twin 7-year-old boys and a 3-year-old daughter. Our issue is with one of the boys. He has…
5 Ways to Set Screen Time Limits With Your Children
Screens have become an integral part of modern family life, but too much screen time can lead to challenges, from strained relationships to mental and…
Should We Cocoon Our Children From Bad News?
Dreamworld has dominated the news cycle for the past week. Children are not normally interested in the news. They complain about how ‘boring’ it is…
How do I Get My Child to Eat Healthy Food Without the Power Struggles?
Dear Dr Justin, How do I get my children to eat healthy food without the yelling, screaming, fighting, and arguing that accompanies so many of…
How do I Stop my Child Biting?
Hi Dr Justin, I have a 16-month-old who is generally very happy. He is full of energy and very gentle except for one thing. He…
5 Ways to Make Family Life More Fun
For many of us, fun stopped becoming spontaneous and automatic around the time that we decided we had to be responsible adults. But if we…
Learning to Let Go: How An Outing with my Kids was the Perfect Lesson in the Power of Empathy
Each week in our home we make it a priority to have at least a few high quality hours of family time. With six children,…
7 Things to Say to Boost Your Child’s Self Esteem
Self-esteem means liking who you are, and feeling like you’re “ok”. Having high levels of self-esteem is correlated with better outcomes in life – especially…
How to Banish Tech and Make Mealtimes Matter
Meal time matters. It’s a widely acknowledged fact. Researchers have found that families that eat their meals together have children who are 35% less likely to engage…
6 Strategies for Respectful Relationships
Nothing puts fire into the belly of parents faster than a child being disrespectful. When our kids ignore us, stomp their feet, slam the door, or…
Should our Young Children have Boyfriends or Girlfriends at School?
In August 2016, a 10-year- old girls’ letter to her teacher went viral after she implored the school to let students have boyfriends and girlfriends. During the…
Does Sugar Make Children Go Crazy?
Growing up in my house it was the red cordial. One of my friends swears it’s the chocolate. And a relative who will not be named…
Our Son’s Mood Swings and Rude Behaviours are Impossible to Deal With
Hi Dr Justin, We have been asking friends, family members and even Dr Google (!) for help when it comes to dealing with our 3yr…
5 Ways to Become the Best Parent you can be
Think of the times that your parenting has been its best. Those times where you were unconditionally there for your child and it felt right.…
Why is 2am ‘Wake-up Time’ for my Toddler?
Hi Dr Justin, We’re going crazy. Our daughter is our second child, just turned 2 last week, and is an overall delight in every way…