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…
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My 9 Year-old Daughter Watched Porn
Dear Dr Justin, I have two daughters, one nine and the other 13, both happy and well-adjusted who are doing well at school. I am…
Hopeful Kids are Happy Kids
Building a Happy and Resilient Child: The Role of Hope Raising a happy and resilient kid requires more than just encouragement—it involves fostering hope. Through…
How do I Stop my Toddler Being so Aggressive?
Dear Dr Coulson, Over the last 5 month’s my son who is 3 has been spending time with his father and his partner as part…
Can Fathers Have Post-Natal Depression?
We hear a lot about post-natal depression (PND). It is an important conversation, and one that needs to be continually before us so we can be…
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…
I’ve Lied to my Daughter About my Divorce
Hi Dr Justin, I am divorced and my 6 year old lives with her dad. He recently got married but my daughter does not know…
Why Won’t my 2 Year-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…
Talking to Children About Sexual Safety
A friend of mine was about 14 when her Uncle touched her inappropriately for the first time. She was frightened. She was confused. After the…
My Children’s Future is Frightening
Hello Dr Justin, I’m going through a rough time. I have 3 girls ages 11, 5, and 2. I have just had another daughter. She…
5 Signs your Relationship with your Child is in Trouble
No parent wakes up in the morning asking, “What can I do today to make my child’s life hell?” However, some days we do wonder…
How to Get Your 6-Year-Old Off Screens: Practical Tips for Parents
In today’s digital world, managing your child’s screen time can feel like an uphill battle, especially when screens seem to dominate their free time. For…
The Power of Perspective
On my facebook page I post regular reminders to help parents out. One day I suggested that rather than getting mad at our children for…
How do I Get my 10 Year-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…
Why is my 2 Year-old Such Hard Work?
Help Dr Justin! I have a 2 month old son and 2 year old daughter. My daughter is going through the screaming period and not…
5 Things to Make your Family Happier – Starting Today
Families are supposed to be happy, right? Yet, reality bites, and family life can be extraordinarily difficult. Some days are better than others. To help…