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How do I keep my daughter away from her boyfriend?

Hi Dr Justin My daughter is 16 and she has a boyfriend who she is crazy about. We don’t let her be alone with him or drive in the car with him. I am just worried that sometimes she is going to ...

When children are left out of birthdays

It's one of those scenarios that every parent dreads. Someone in your child's class is having a party, and everyone is invited. But not YOUR child. And the class bully is telling everyone. Your little...

Why doesn’t my 4 year-old EVER listen?

Hi Dr Justin, I am a single mum with a four-year-old boy. Since he was born he has been very trying ... all he did as a baby would be cry, he was a terrible sleeper and from the minute he could, he...

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...

How do I stop my son drinking so much?

Hi Dr Justin, My 20 year old son is troubling me as I feel he is consuming far too much alcohol. For example, last Friday, he purchased a bottle of Scotch and finished drinking it last night. Today...

Overcoming consumer culture in kids

Consumer culture is making our children unhappy. The drive to have the latest stuff, and to look ‘hot’ is associated with a downward spiral of poorer peer relationships and lower self-esteem. And ...

3 Pillars of Practically Perfect Parenting

One of my favourite questions for parents is “What do we want most for our children?” The two most consistent and predictable responses I receive in my parenting workshops are that we want our ...

Should we force our children to say “sorry”

My neighbour is a psychologist who disagrees with me about whether we should make our children say sorry. Her side Elizabeth (not her real name) thinks apologies need to be taught like manners. When...

Whose House Rules?

Do you remember when your children were younger and they would go to play at their friends’ house? From time to time they might come home and tell you about how different the ‘rules’ were for ...

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How do I keep my daughter away from her boyfriend?

When children are left out of birthdays

Why doesn’t my 4 year-old EVER listen?

Why is the reward chart failing?

How do I stop my son drinking so much?

Overcoming consumer culture in kids

3 Pillars of Practically Perfect Parenting

Should we force our children to say “sorry”

Whose House Rules?

9 Ways to a Resilient Child

21 Days to a Happier Family – Book

What Your Child Needs From You

9 Ways to a Resilient Child Online Program

First Visit: FREE 5 Surprising Secrets to Creating a Happier, More Successful You eBook

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HOW TO GET YOUR KIDS TO REALLY LISTEN

Tired of repeating yourself? Sick of asking the children to do something again and again, and then doing it yourself? My cheat sheet (with accompanying podcast) gives you the step-by-step details you need to get your kids to really listen.

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Tired of repeating yourself? Sick of asking the children to do something again and again, and then doing it yourself?

My cheat sheet (with accompanying podcast) gives you the step-by-step details you need to get your kids to really listen.

Use my 'Tech-Tix' to help set healthy screen time limits with your kids.
Stop the power struggles and help your kids develop the skills required to manage screen time responsibility.
More info