Channelling the Inner Batman
“If you do what I ask you to, you’ll get a gold star on the reward chart.” “No treats until you’ve done your job.” “We’re…
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Watch Your Words
I watched from a distance as the desperate mum yelled at her child, “Would you just calm down? Calm down right now! If you don’t…
How do I Teach my Child Not to Swear?
Hi Dr Justin, “How do you teach a child not to swear when swearing is everywhere – on television, on YouTube and even occasionally from…
Dealing with Divorce
Hi Dr Justin, “My husband and I are divorcing. We love each other but we’re not good for each other. But we’re worried about how…
Screens in Bedrooms?
Hi Dr Justin, “My partner and I are arguing about whether screens cause problem behaviour in kids or not. I say they do but he…
10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know
My new book, 10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know, has just been released – and thousands of them have made their way across Australia and…
10 Steps to Reducing Sibling Conflict
I don’t remember who said it first but the best way to stop sibling rivalry and sibling squabbles is… to not have siblings. Too late?…
7 Steps to Stressing Less in Parenting
Of all the jobs in the world, parenting must be one of the toughest, most challenging, and most confronting things we can do. Children are…
Are We Over-scheduling Our Kids?
Dear Dr Justin, “My kids are in a lot of after-school activities. They swim and play a musical instrument each. Two of them do drama,…
Body & Cyber Safety: How to Pre-arm and Protect Your Children
Protecting children from harm in today’s digital age is more important—and more challenging—than ever. From social media risks to cyber safety and the rising prevalence…
7 Strategies For When Your Child Accidentally Finds Pornography
Accidental exposure to pornography is increasingly common among children due to the ease of online access. As a parent, learning how to handle these situations…
How to Teach Your Child to Think About Others
When it comes to discipline, there are two schools of thought. Some parents think discipline is about punishment. They believe the best way to teach…
7 Ways to Really Listen so Your Child Shares More
Dear Dr Justin, “My husband and my 9 year-old son are constantly fighting. It’s little niggles here and there. But it is non stop. They…
Why We Should Focus On Who (Not What) Our Children Become
“I’ve got a question for you”, the cab driver stated expectantly. I was on my way to give a talk about parenting. He had asked…
How To Talk To Your Children About Death
“Our family recently experienced the death of three close family members or friends of the family. We would like to know what to say to…
We’re All Just Making It Up As We Go Along (Even This ‘Parenting Expert’)
Have you read The Barefoot Investor? It’s been the number 1 non-fiction book in Australia this year – all about finance. In his introduction to…