How to survive ‘One of Those Days’ as a Parent
We’ve all had those days as a parent – the ones where we wish we could go into our bedroom and hide. Or drive to the nearest airport and catch a plane to… hell, anywhere! Just so long as it’s ...
My 6 yr-old has attention problems
Hi Dr Justin. I think I have an issue with my 6yo daughter. We were a Defence family and until last year moved around frequently. She ended up at some pretty bad daycare centres (I believe they ...
My 12 yr-old is cutting herself and wants to die
Dear Dr Justin My 12 year old daughter is cutting. Counsellors, mental health people etc. have had no effect. She hears voices. Writes about suicide. I’m at my wits end over this. I have sought...
My Child Wishes He Was Dead
Dear Dr Justin Our eldest has recently started saying no one likes him, that he is naughty and bad… And to my shock recently saying he’d like to be dead?!? He is only six years old. How am I ...
My Kids Don’t Want to be my Friend Anymore
Hi Dr Justin, My 4 yo and 2 1/2 yo have recently started telling me “I’m not your friend anymore” or “you’re not my mummy” when I ask them to do something they don’t like or want to ...