How to set ‘good rules’ with our children
When Dr Justin’s 16-year-old daughter is not invited to a party, father and daughter are forced to look at ‘the rules’ – and decide whether something has to change. My 16-year-old daughter ...
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 ...
Do you believe in ADHD?
Dear Dr Justin, I’m writing to you as a mother of 4 all under 9. I have bi-polar and am concerned for my first 2 children! My oldest is 8 and gets upset over the silliest of things. He has always...
When do I take my son out of nappies?
Dear Justin, I am a mother of 6 year old boy. I was wondering if you could give me some advice on kids bed wetting. I have been using nappies in the night time for my son. Recently both my mother ...
How do I deal with the terrible twos?
Hi Dr Justin. I am having a really hard time with my almost 3 year old daughter. I have had a hard time since she was born. She is what they call spirited, high needs and has screamed since birth. ...
Why don’t parents like playing with their kids?
Playing games, even when we do not feel like it, can build our children’s wellbeing, and make our family feel fun.
I had just returned from a long bike ride with my friend, Dave. It was a hot ...
How do I get my 10 yr-old to grow up
Dear Dr Justin , My child won’t grow up. She is ten but is obsessed with Disney and barbie and this has caused many fights between us. I simply don’t know what to do. Please help me, S
Dr ...
Why won’t my child talk?
Hi Dr Justin My son is 2 years 8 months and he is not talking. He repeats some words when we ask him to say them – and only when he needs something or feels like saying it. He doesn’t have ...
How do I discipline my 4 yr-old
Hi Dr Justin We are at the end of our tether with our nearly 5 yr old son. He has an older brother (8) – and has just started school. His behaviour at the moment is so defiant. He always has to ...
The Kids Are Out of Control
“Kids these days are out of control.” It’s the universal standard line about the state of our nation’s youth in many of our papers, from our radio talk-back hosts, and commentators of all ...
