How to Set ‘Good Rules’ with our Children
When Dr Justin’s 16-year-old daughter is not invited to a party, father and daughter are forced to look at ‘the rules’ – and decide whether…
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Can your Children be Taught to Succeed at School?
Research shows that children who are expected to succeed at school, do just that. But how much is too much? And is there a point when…
Controlled Crying – Is it safe? (In-depth Assessment of a Recent Study)
Controlled crying is one of those issues that everyone has an opinion about. Following the recent release of a Flinders University study, the topic has…
Why is my 4-Year-Old so Impatient?
Hi Dr Justin, I have a four-and-a-half-year-old son. He is normally a very cooperative and well-behaved boy but he sometimes loses his patience and raises…
Why Won’t my Toddler Sleep?
Toddler sleep can be a challenge. Getting your little one to sleep through the night is the holy grail for most mums, and having to get…
How do I get my Daughter to Drop Social Media and Study for Exams
Hi Dr Justin, My daughter is doing her final year at school and unfortunately she is failing all subjects. I saw her teachers the other…
Screen Time Guidelines Updated for the Touchscreen Generation
Current screen time guidelines are laughable. The guidelines we have had for a couple of decades say that children should not be on screens more…
How do I Get my Daughter to Hug my New Partner?
Hi Dr Justin, I have a seven-year-old daughter. Her father and I split when she was three, and she still sees him every second weekend.…
My Daughter is so Shy. How do I Help Her?
Dear Dr Justin, I am writing to ask how to help my seven-year-old daughter who is very shy. Her body tightens at school and when…
Giving Time-Out a ‘Time-Out’
I was on Studio 10 this week talking about why our kids don’t need time-out – or any other punishments – to learn how to…
When your Child Refuses to get Into the Car Seat
We’ve all been there. A wonderful play at the park or a visit with a family member – or even a quick trip to the…
Winning the “Gaming” Battle with our Boys – and Taking our Parenting to the Next Level
I recently conducted a parenting night at Trinity Grammar School in Kew, Melbourne about Boys and Gaming. More than 450 parents turned up to find…
How to Stop your Child from Biting
Last week I was on Studio 10 talking about ways we can make our family happier – and talking up my new book, 21 Days to…
How do I Keep my Daughter Away from her Boyfriend?
Teenage relationships can leave parents feeling helpless, especially when setting boundaries feels like a battle. Learn how to guide your teen through this tricky phase…
Pornography is the new Public Health Crisis
Author’s note. For education purposes, the content of this article is highly sensitive and explicit. Your children WILL see pornography. It is not a matter…
When Children are Left out of Birthdays
It’s one of those scenarios that every parent dreads. Someone in your child’s class is having a party, and everyone is invited. But not YOUR…