What’s Your Parenting Style?
There’s a phrase I hear a lot. It’s usually some variation on the following: There’s no one right way to parent. In the past I’ve…
Tag: Family Relationships
Little Wins…
Here’s a quick quiz for you Think about the children you raise, the students you teach, or the employees you oversee. If you want them…
The Spanking Debate: Changing Minds Takes a Generation
Smacking is one of those topics in parenting that never really goes away. It’s always in the headlines or creating some kind of provocation on…
3 Simple Strategies to Supercharge Your Attitude
I don’t like to deal with absolutes… always, never, everything, nothing. After all, I’m a research scientist. For people like me, I prefer statements like…
What to Do When Parents and Grandparents Disagree
In Australia, two-thirds of parents are both working and raising young children. And many of those families are turning to grandparents to fill the vital…
Having Parents in Love Is Great for Your Kids.
Being in love feels amazing. And it’s incredibly good for you. New research shows having parents in love is also incredibly good for our kids.…
Pandemic Parenting – It’s OK to Do Less.
Pandemic parenting. It’s intense and surreal (and sometimes claustrophobic). There are so many new expectations on parents at the moment. Many of us are working…
How Can Divorced Parents Get on The Same Page During COVID-19?
I’ve been receiving a lot of questions from mums and dads who are divorced and separated about parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. I understand why…
A Roadmap for Co-Parents During COVID-19
Parenting is an exercise in organisation, communication, and flexibility at the best of times. Co-parenting, particularly in blended families, is even more complicated. And in…
How to Deal With Child to Parent Aggression
Aggressive behaviour by a child towards a parent is one of the least studied areas of domestic violence. This is due in large part because parents are…
Ask Dr Justin – Twins: Going from “we” to “me”
Dear Dr. Justin, I have three children, two of whom are twins. I came across an essay one wrote saying how he hates being a…
Helping your blended family thrive, not just survive
One in five Australians are part of a blended family. Statistically, 30% of the kids in your child’s school class will be part of a blended…
Christmas Day and Divorced Families
Christmas is the most wonderful time of year. But… not for everybody. Many people are lonely. Many people are struggling with mental illness. Many people…
A Balanced Approach to Parenting
I had a call from a journalist recently. She asked me, “Have you heard of Panda parenting? It’s kind of different to Tiger Parenting. It’s…
Dads: How To Stay Connected With Your Kids
Even When You Don’t Live Together Research is unequivocal. Dad matters. As long as he is safe towards his family, the more a dad is…
Please Turn Off Your Phone
Is your attention tuned to your phone rather than your child? It’s time to switch off and tune into our kids. I took a poll…