How do I Discipline my 4 Year-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) –…
Tag: Children & Discipline
The Kids Are Out of Control
Kids these days are out of control. It’s the universal standard line about the state of our nation’s youth in many of our papers, from…
I Just Want Some Sleep
Hi Dr Justin, My kids won’t go to sleep or stay asleep and it’s getting to be too much for me. First of all I…
Am I Messing up my Boy?
Dr Justin, Please help!! My gorgeous (almost 8 year old) boy is suffering and going backwards and I think its our fault and I’m not…
My Kids Don’t Eat or Sleep
Hi Dr Justin, We have two girls; one 9yrs and one 5 yrs. Our five year old girl is very clingy to me (mummy) and…
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…
Discipline is NOT About Hurting – or Hitting – your Kids
Some months ago I wrote a blog for kidspot highlighting seven reasons Australia is wrong about smacking kids. The blog attracted an enormous amount of…
Children do What we do, Not What we Say
Oli was excited. He had just collected the junk mail from the letterbox and was browsing it with his sister, Isabella. They found something that…
Should we Force our Children to Say ‘Sorry’
My neighbour is a psychologist who disagrees with me about whether we should make our children say sorry. Her side Elizabeth (not her real name)…
My Child’s Favourite Word is ‘No’
Dear Dr Justin, What the hell am I meant to do with a six year old whose answer to any and every request is no?…
How to ‘Fix’ a Problem Child
Children are challenging. It’s a fact of life for 99% of the population. We find ourselves simmering, or even boiling over, because of the way…
My Son is Hurting People
To Dr Justin, Can you please offer me advice on how to deal with lying, deliberately antagonistic behaviour and violent outbursts in my 5.5 year…
I’ve Got the POWER – Or do I?
Kids push boundaries. It’s normal. It’s appropriate. It’s a pain! But let me ask you a question. Do we want to avoid power struggles? Power…
Why Getting Angry Doesn’t Work
Recently I spent some time with a father who struggles to control his anger towards his children. He described a scene that had played out…
How to Tell Kids that Aren’t Yours What to Do
Your 15 year-old son is hanging out in his bedroom with one of his mates. You are putting away the folding and give a quick…
Is Sibling Rivalry ok?
How many times have you heard “MUM! He hit me!”.. or “Dad, tell her to give it back!”? When it comes to sibling relationships, sometimes…