Six Ways To Be The Best Parent You Can Be
Think of the times that your parenting has been its best. Those times where you were unconditionally there for your child and it felt “right”.…
Tag: Family Relationships
Can Easy Parenting Be Good Parenting?
After crashing my motorbike three times in the space of 12 months, my wife made me sell it. ‘Too dangerous,’ was her logic, and it…
Present Dads, Healthy Kids
Hi Dr Justin, “I have two sons, ages 6 and 4. I have a chance for a big promotion that would help the family financially…
7 Tips For a Relaxing and Memorable Summer Holiday
Each year, when summer holidays roll around, I remind myself that I need a break. I remind myself that it is time to try to…
10 Easy Traditions That Can Make Christmas Meaningful For Your Family
Ok. I know. You’re not even sure if you should read this article. Christmas is already busy enough. Non-stop events, too much money spent, and…
Building Relationships and Trust
This past week I have had one of my videos go globally viral – 30 million views and counting! Can you believe it? 30 MILLION! The video is…
People Matter More Than Things
As Chad walked into the kitchen he spotted his three-year-old son riding a skateboard around the kitchen island. He was in a hurry, so he…
Same Page Parenting
Hi Dr Justin, “My husband and I see parenting so differently. He expects the kids to always be ready to listen, do as they’re told,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Stop Stuffing Stuff in: Why Relationships Don’t Work on Efficiency
My wife and I are parents to six daughters. Yes… six. Yes, we intentionally conceived them. No we weren’t trying for a boy. Yes, we…
Is My Mother-in-Law Ruining my Child with Screens?
Hi Dr Justin, “My husband’s mum watches our twelve-month-old daughter three days a week so I can work. I’m really grateful she helps us because…
Parenting sucks. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Some days being a parent sucks. As I sat down to write this blog post I was interrupted immediately by two children fighting over a…