How to stop your child from biting
Last week I was on Studio 10 talking about ways we can make our family happier – and talking up my new book, 21 Days to a Happier Family. (It’s been #1 in its genre on the Dymocks list since its ...
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 ...
Why is my 3 yr-old masturbating?
Hi Dr Justin, My wife and I are just a little concerned about our nearly three-year-old daughter’s behaviour. She has been laying down on her blanket which is placed around her genital area and ...
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 won’t my 2 yr-old stay in bed?
Dear Dr. Coulson. I am in a desperate need of your advice. I have two children; one is 4.5 years old and the other will be 2 in three weeks. The boys are completely different. The older one was and...
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 ...
Letting Children Cry it Out
I recently had an article appear in the Herald Sun about the dangers of “Crying it Out”. It is reprinted below:
My wife attended a Mother’s group and the topic of letting babies “cry it ...
What do you get when you cross a toddler with an iPad?
According to the AVG Digital Skills study (2010) Australian children lead the world in their capabilities with digital devices. Two thirds of Aussie kids aged 2-5 know how to use their parents’ ...
I like Peeing in my Pants, and Not the Potty
Hello Dr Justin. I have a nearly 4 year old toddler (by 24days) and we are having difficulty with her toilet training. Some days she is perfect and goes to the toilet all day long really well. ...
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 ...
