Does Sugar Make Children Go Crazy?
Growing up in my house it was the red cordial. One of my friends swears it’s the chocolate. And a relative who will not be named…
Tag: Children & Discipline
Our Son’s Mood Swings and Rude Behaviours are Impossible to Deal With
Hi Dr Justin, We have been asking friends, family members and even Dr Google (!) for help when it comes to dealing with our 3yr…
Competition: Good or Bad for Kids?
Do Children Do Better or Worse with Competition? I consider myself anti-competitive. I do not like competition, and I believe that it is particularly unhelpful…
My Girl Who’s 2 Just Won’t Poo
Hi Dr Justin, I have started toilet training my daughter who will be three in April. She’s really good at doing her wees on the…
The Most Powerful Words we can Say to our Children
Is a person’s success the product of good genes? Or can success be learned? Dr Justin Coulson examines the growth mindset, and explores the ways…
How to Set ‘Good Rules’ with our Children
When Dr Justin’s 16-year-old daughter is not invited to a party, father and daughter are forced to look at ‘the rules’ – and decide whether…
Why is my 4-Year-Old so Impatient?
Hi Dr Justin, I have a four-and-a-half-year-old son. He is normally a very cooperative and well-behaved boy but he sometimes loses his patience and raises…
Why Won’t my Toddler Sleep?
Toddler sleep can be a challenge. Getting your little one to sleep through the night is the holy grail for most mums, and having to get…
Giving Time-Out a ‘Time-Out’
I was on Studio 10 this week talking about why our kids don’t need time-out – or any other punishments – to learn how to…
When your Child Refuses to get Into the Car Seat
We’ve all been there. A wonderful play at the park or a visit with a family member – or even a quick trip to the…
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…
Pornography is the new Public Health Crisis
Author’s note. For education purposes, the content of this article is highly sensitive and explicit. Your children WILL see pornography. It is not a matter…
7 Reasons Punishments Just Don’t Work
This email arrived in my inbox: Hi Dr Justin, I’m a mother of two. My son is five years old and goes to kindergarten three…
Help me Get my 3 Year-old to Poop!
Dear Dr Justin, We are having some serious toilet training woes. My daughter, who turned 3 in June is struggling, as am I, with toilet…
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,…
Dealing with a ‘Naughty’ 7 Year-old
Hi Dr Justin, I have a 7 yr old daughter who can be so sweet and kind and helping, and just excellent. At other times…