High-Performance Habits
“I need a volunteer!” is always a statement that guarantees most people will suddenly stare at their shoes or the ceiling. But when I add…
Tag: Children & Discipline
The Batman Effect
It’s provocative, and I know some people won’t like what I’m about to say, but I’m going to say it: …Mindfulness doesn’t work for everyone.…
Cultivation Of Character
A brave mum raises her hand to ask me a question. There are close to 400 parents in the packed auditorium. The topic was teens…
My 7 yr-old Only Eats Chips
Dealing with a fussy eater can be a challenge. Poor eating habits in middle childhood and the tween years tend to be long-lasting. We need…
How to Deal With Child to Parent Aggression
Aggressive behaviour by a child towards a parent is one of the least studied areas of domestic violence. This is due in large part because parents are…
What to do When You’ve Made a Mistake With Your Child
I recently received an anonymous message from a devastated mum. After reading one of my articles about why we should never threaten our child with…
Winning Or Losing: How To Handle A Bad Sport
You’ve been on the sidelines of the netball court (or soccer pitch, etc) cheering and encouraging. You’ve avoided saying anything about the shoddy refereeing being…
How to Raise a Rebel
I’ve been running parenting workshops full-time around Australia for close to ten years, and in all that time, no parent has ever told me: “I…
Six Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude
I recently wrote an article about Halloween. I argued that it’s actually a whole lot of fun and we should embrace it. Some people responded…
What To Do When Your Child Lashes Out
Dear Dr Justin, “My 9-year-old son lashes out at his younger siblings when they bother him and often ends up hurting them. He feels terrible…
What To Do When Your Child Lies To You
You enter the kitchen. Your child looks at you like she’s hiding something. You see cake crumbs on the counter and the tips of her…
How To Stop Yelling
Dear Dr Justin, “I have been reading a lot about how yelling isn’t good for my kids, but I can’t seem to get them to…
Stepping In With Other People’s Kids
Dear Dr Justin, “My 15-year-old son was hanging out in his bedroom with one of his friends. When I walked by, I saw my son’s…
Changing the Time-out Perspective
Time-out is still the most often recommended form of discipline. Paediatricians, parenting experts and child development experts continue to recommend it above all other disciplinary…
Ask Dr Justin: What is the Best Way to Say ‘No!’ To Your Kids?
Hi Dr Justin, “I hate saying no to my kids. I keep softening up, getting talked around, giving in. I’m getting walked all over. How…
Should We Be Tracking Our Kids?
Hi Dr Justin, “I worry – consistently – about my kids’ safety when they’re not at home. I’m thinking about getting them to us e…