Emotional Intelligence
The bell had just rung for the end of recess. Children were heading back to their classrooms, and Year 1 teacher Mrs Boonen was preparing to return to hers when she noticed one of her students ...
How to Raise Kids Who Read
There’s a reason that experts make a big deal about telling parents to read to their children. Reading to kids (not using devices but using real books) is one of the best things we can do to help ...
The Tech Experiment
“Kids! We have an announcement. No limits on screens for this weekend!” This was our friends’ announcement on a recent family weekend. An “experiment” if you will. Adam and Michelle ...
How to prevent your child becoming a #metoo (and prevent your child from creating one)
Over recent months, the #metoo hashtag has become a global phenomenon. Women have acknowledged, publicly, the abuse they have suffered at the hands of men, prompted by celebrity actors who allege they...
Playing it safe may be the biggest risk of all
A few weeks ago our whole family jumped into the car for an adventure. Some nearby National Parks were beckoning. We had a hike planned and everyone was along for the ride. Driving to the Gold ...
When Your Child Exposes Themselves
Hi Dr Justin Yesterday my children’s school principal rang me. My 5-year-old son exposed himself to a girl in class. They were talking about private parts. She said she had never seen a penis. He...
Why do teenagers become ‘allergic’ to their parents?
It starts around 13, but we're asking why do teenagers become 'allergic' to their parents?
TIPS FOR PARENTS: Stay close to your kids – be present so they know they’re loved.
Have ...
Dealing with the Boomerang Generation
Adult children who return to live with their parents, the so-called ‘boomerang generation’, cause a significant decline in parents’ quality of life and well-being, according to new research. ...
Screens Are The Enemy… But They Don’t Have to Be
Screens are creating bigger issues in our homes than almost anything else. They interrupt routines and distract us and our children from other priorities. There is a moral panic around the dangers of ...
Can you discipline other people’s kids?
Today I had a chat with Deborah Knight and mum Sarah Stewart on the TODAY show about if it is ever ok to discipline someone else's child. What do you think? Check out the video here and comment ...