Settle down About Selfies
The selfie craze has been in full swing for a year or two now. Instagram, vine, facebook, tumblr, Flickr, youtube – the selfie portals are…
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The Art of Parenting: Knowing When to Step In, and When to Step Out
Many of our children don’t like to admit this – and if they’re reading this article, they’ll say it’s not true – but until at…
5 Ways to Raise a Savvy Child
Our children think they have all the answers. Just ask them. They’ll be sure to tell you why they are right and you are wrong…
I am Not your Friend. I am your Parent
Most parents want to have good relationships with their children. As those children become teenagers, things change. Parents still want good relationships with their children,…
I am Not the Maid – How to get 5 Star Service from the Kids at Home
Do the kids at your place think you’re just there to do their bidding? You’re not alone! Thankfully though, there are dozens of strategies for…
Responding to Toddler Tantrums
Hi Dr Justin, My three year-old has been having total meltdowns every time I say ‘no’. He loses it when he can’t have his own…
What do you get When you Cross a Toddler with an iPad?
According to the AVG Digital Skills study (2010) Australian children lead the world in their capabilities with digital devices. Two thirds of Aussie kids aged…
Why Time-Out Belongs in the Naughty Corner
Time-out is one of the most popular “discipline” methods parents use. It works like this: a child does something that is ‘against the rules’ so…
3 A+ Tips for Getting your Kids (and yourself) Through Exams
Exam time can be one of the most stressful times of the year – for parents! We get anxious about what those exams mean for…
Life Lessons Every Child (And Adult) Can Learn
I’m getting close to my 40th birthday. Seeing those words doesn’t make sense. It seems as though they should be about someone else – not…
Surviving Your Teenager’s First Love (and all the others)
Remember when you first had a girl or boyfriend? If you were like most teens, you constantly thought about that person and wanted to be…
Whose House Rules?
Do you remember when your children were younger and they would go to play at their friends’ house? From time to time they might come…
I like Peeing in my Pants, and Not the Potty
Hello Dr Justin, I have a nearly 4 year old toddler (by 24days) and we are having difficulty with her toilet training. Some days she…
How do I Get my Kids to do Chores?
Dear Dr Justin, I have a question on chores. At present – we all pitch in on a Saturday morning, empty washing baskets, tidy the…
7 Reasons Australia is WRONG About Smacking our Kids
It seems that Australians have more or less made up their minds. Kids need nothing more than a good spanking from time to time to…
Is it Ever ok to Stalk your Kids?
It’s time to ‘fess up. If you were cleaning up your child’s room and saw their diary – open – on the desk, would you…