How to Get Your Teen to Take COVID-19 Seriously
Last Saturday night (only 36 hours before all restaurants and cafes were closed by the government) my 17-year-old daughter grabbed the car keys, called out “See ya Dad!” and ran down the front ...
My Child is Struggling Because Everything Is Being Cancelled
We’re living in unprecedented times. Offices are shut, streets are increasingly empty, and some people are locking themselves away. The uncertainty that we are grappling with is challenging enough ...
What to do When You’ve Made a Mistake With Your Child
I recently received an anonymous message from a devastated mum. After reading one of my articles about why we should never threaten our child with abandonment – like “If you don’t get in the car...
Helping Your Child with Depression
Eli is eight years old. He has been diagnosed with depression. And, like it is for anyone with this diagnosis, depression is a daily battle for Eli. His father is essentially absent. His single mother...
Why doesn’t beating my son work?
Hi Dr Justin, I’m a mother of two. My son is five years old and goes to kindergarten three days a week. My daughter is eight months old. My son has started throwing tantrums almost all the ...
Help me get my 3 yr-old to poop!
Dear Dr Justin We are having some serious toilet training woes. My daughter, who turned 3 in June is struggling, as am I, with toilet training. She is good with wees and has the occasional ...
My child is beating up Nanna!
Hi Dr Justin, My 2.5yr old son is treating my mother awfully! He tells me he loves his nanny, and gets along well with her, but when she visits his first reaction is to push her away, kick or ...
Dealing with a “naughty” 7 year-old
Hi Dr Justin I have a 7 yr old daughter who can be so sweet and kind and helping, and just excellent. At other times she is so naughty. She has no obvious triggers other than being asked to do ...
Why does my 6 year-old cry so much?
Hi Dr Justin My 6 year-old daughter’s emotional reaction to almost every situation seems out of proportion. For example; tears are her reaction to her school bag falling off her shoulder, not ...
Why is the reward chart failing?
Hi Dr Justin, I have a 6 year old little girl. You know what they say… 6 going on 16! Reward charts have helped curb the attitude problem most of the time, however I am aware that she is becoming...
