
When Teens Stop Conforming: Blue Hair, Piercings, and Tattoos
“It’s my life and I’ll do what I want.”
This has been the cry of the vast majority of adolescents for decades as they have tried to figure out who they are and what they’re about. ...

Can someone stop my kids from being on the Internet so much?
I received a phone call recently from a sobbing mother – Amber. She had called in desperation after a night from hell that involved her teenage daughter, Chloe, and her social media addiction. The ...

My 5 year old has anxiety issues
Hi Dr Justin I have a 5 year old who has severe anxiety issues. She wakes during the night to ensure I am still at home and often wakes to come into my bed. I send her back to her bed but she ...

Are Teenagers Really Just Overgrown Toddlers?
Teens are just like toddlers! It’s a common comparison, and the some of the reasons for it are obvious. But is it normal?
Are our teens supposed to behave like over-sized, hormonal, hungry ...

5 Things Parents Should Never Say To Their Kids
When I was a child and someone called me a name or said something unkind to me, I was taught to respond with the old poem
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.
But the ...