5 Simple Strategies for Raising Responsible Kids
My 13 year-old had developed an ‘attitude’ that was driving our family crazy. After countless requests that she ‘play nice’ that were met with eye-rolling…
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The Spanking Debate: Changing Minds Takes a Generation
Smacking is in the headlines. The Royal Australian College of Physicians has released a statement calling on the government to legislate against smacking children. Associate…
My Teen Treats our Home like a Hotel
“I’m tired of my teenagers treating this place like a hotel! They expect me to feed them – and their friends. But it’s all about…
My Child Wishes He was Dead
Dear Dr Justin, Our eldest has recently started saying no one likes him, that he is naughty and bad… And to my shock recently saying…
How to Teach your Children Empathy – and Why it Matters
Every few days the news readers tell us another story (or five) that reminds us how terribly badly some people in our society treat others.…
My Son is 3 and Won’t Speak
Dear Dr Justin, My son is three years and one month old and he speaks only few words like bye bye, papa, mummy etc. And…
Kids Need Smart Parents, Not Smart Phones
As kids and smartphones become more intertwined in today’s world, it’s natural to question whether children really need them. But with mounting evidence on the…
My Kids Don’t Want to be my Friend Anymore
Hi Dr Justin, My 4 yo and 2 1/2 yo have recently started telling me “I’m not your friend anymore” or “you’re not my mummy”…