Channelling the Inner Batman
“If you do what I ask you to, you’ll get a gold star on the reward chart.” “No treats until you’ve done your job.” “We’re not going to the park if you won’t do what you’re ...
Ask Dr Justin — How do I teach my child not to swear?
Hi Dr Justin, How do you teach a child not to swear when swearing is everywhere – on television, on YouTube and even occasionally from their parents! My daughter thinks it's ok to say frigging as...
10 Steps to Reducing Sibling Conflict
I don’t remember who said it first but the best way to stop sibling rivalry and sibling squabbles is… to not have siblings. Too late? Same. Have your children drawn an imaginary (or real)...
How to Teach Your Child to Think About Others
When it comes to discipline, there are two schools of thought. Some parents think discipline is about punishment. They believe the best way to teach children to learn the lessons of life is ...
How do I Teach my Child to do the Right Thing?
Dear Dr Justin My daughter is 5. Lately she has been acting aggressively towards other children. Today she scratched her friend on the arm so badly it bled. I scratched her back but I don’t feel ...
What your kids need when they don’t do what they’re asked
Dear Dr Justin, My children don’t do anything they’re told. I’ve tried everything. I withdraw privileges and use time out and even smacking them won’t work with them. I’m tired of ...
Why Our Kids Need Us to Set Limits
Have you noticed that children seem to always want to push the boundaries? It's almost as though they are wired to poke and prod us to see how much they can get away with. Power struggles are an ...
How to discipline children effectively without using consequences or punishment
Hi Dr Justin, I’ve been reading your books and trying my hardest to follow what you say we should do. But I’m struggling with one thing. You say we should remember to discipline our children by...
Raising Children to Love or Fear
Are you raising children to love or fear you? Most parents have a deeper goal in mind for their children than mindless obedience. “I’m in my 40’s and I’m still afraid of my old man.”...
My 13-year-old doesn’t pick up a single thing
Most parents can relate to having a lazy teenager. And while laziness does seem to be common characteristic of teenagers, there are some things we can do to teach them responsibility and cleanliness ...
