Is Sibling Rivalry ok?
How many times have you heard “MUM! He hit me!”.. or “Dad, tell her to give it back!”? When it comes to sibling relationships, sometimes…
Tag: Children & Discipline
My 13-Month-old Won’t Sleep
Hi Dr Justin. My name is SB and I have a 13 month old son who just won’t settle. He won’t sleep in his own…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Survive ‘One of Those Days’ as a Parent
We’ve all had those days as a parent – the ones where we wish we could go into our bedroom and hide. Or drive to…
‘Good Praising’: Why we’ve GOT to Stop Praising our Kids
We all love to be praised. It feels good. It makes us feel as though we’re doing something right. Praise is when we make positive…
The UGLY Truth About Smacking our Kids (Part 2)
In my last article I discussed a range of problems associated with smacking our kids. The article was designed to demonstrate that there is a lot of evidence…
The UGLY Truth About Smacking our Kids (Part 1)
In my parenting classes and coaching sessions I am regularly confronted with people who become incredulous when I suggest that we need to stop hitting…
I don’t need Fixing! I need Guiding and Loving
One of the most respected psychologists in the world today, Dr Martin Seligman, recently said: “(Teaching) children is vastly more than fixing what is wrong…