ADHD Checklist: Does your Child Have it?
ADHD maybe one of the most controversial ‘diseases’ of childhood. Claims of over- and under-diagnosis confuse parents. Estimates of incidence and prevalence vary widely, with…
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My 12 Year-old is Hiding Pornography
Hi Dr Justin, I have a 12 year old boy and we recently saw some pornographic sites left on his device. We tried to discuss…
Not an Addict
Access to technology has become nearly universal for young children. Casual observation suggests that children love their screens. It is common to watch infants as…
How do I Get my 3 Year-old to Listen?
Hi Justin, I attended one of your talks recently, and I purchased and read your book. Thank you. Our 3yr old William is a lovely…
How do I Stop my Daughter Being a Bully?
There’s a lot of information out there on how to deal with bullying if your child is the victim, but not so much if your…
Very Sooky and Clingy to me Than his Father
Dear Dr Justin, I have a 3 yr old son. He can be very sooky and clingy, more so to me than his father. He…
How do I Deal with the Terrible Twos?
Hi Dr Justin, I am having a really hard time with my almost 3 year old daughter. I have had a hard time since she…
My 9 Year-old Daughter Watched Porn
Dear Dr Justin, I have two daughters, one nine and the other 13, both happy and well-adjusted who are doing well at school. I am…
Hopeful Kids are Happy Kids
Building a Happy and Resilient Child: The Role of Hope Raising a happy and resilient kid requires more than just encouragement—it involves fostering hope. Through…
How do I Stop my Toddler Being so Aggressive?
Dear Dr Coulson, Over the last 5 month’s my son who is 3 has been spending time with his father and his partner as part…
Can Fathers Have Post-Natal Depression?
We hear a lot about post-natal depression (PND). It is an important conversation, and one that needs to be continually before us so we can be…
Why Don’t Parents like Playing with Their Kids?
Playing games, even when we do not feel like it, can build our children’s wellbeing, and make our family feel fun. I had just returned…
I’ve Lied to my Daughter About my Divorce
Hi Dr Justin, I am divorced and my 6 year old lives with her dad. He recently got married but my daughter does not know…
Why Won’t my 2 Year-old Stay in Bed?
Dear Dr. Coulson, I am in a desperate need of your advice. I have two children; one is 4.5 years old and the other will…
Talking to Children About Sexual Safety
A friend of mine was about 14 when her Uncle touched her inappropriately for the first time. She was frightened. She was confused. After the…
My Children’s Future is Frightening
Hello Dr Justin, I’m going through a rough time. I have 3 girls ages 11, 5, and 2. I have just had another daughter. She…