STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN to your Kids
Some years ago I came across a parenting questionnaire developed by thoughtful, careful researchers. One of the questionnaire items asked, “Do you stop and pay…
Tag: Family Relationships
16 Gifts our Children Need For Christmas
There’s no denying that gifts are a huge part of Christmas, especially for children. And every year at Christmas time articles appear warning of rampant…
5 Ways to Make Family Life More Fun
For many of us, fun stopped becoming spontaneous and automatic around the time that we decided we had to be responsible adults. But if we…
6 Strategies for Respectful Relationships
Nothing puts fire into the belly of parents faster than a child being disrespectful. When our kids ignore us, stomp their feet, slam the door, or…
5 Ways to Become 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.…
How do I Get my Daughter to Hug my New Partner?
Hi Dr Justin, I have a seven-year-old daughter. Her father and I split when she was three, and she still sees him every second weekend.…
9 Strategies for Soothing a Crying Baby
Babies, infants, and toddlers cry. Often they cry a lot. Sometimes it seems as though the only thing that will stop them crying is a…
10 Reasons You’re Doing Better as a Parent Than You Think
Parent guilt seems to be at an all-time high. Social media, tabloid ‘gotcha’ moments, and endless blog articles outlining our mistakes seem to be leaving…
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,…
Intentional vs. Unintentional Parenting: Building Emotional Connections with Your Child
Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding yet challenging journeys. Often, parents find themselves reacting to their children’s emotions without fully understanding their experiences. This…
What Makes Marriages Happy?
Would you like to know what makes a happy marriage? Well… lots of things. I want to focus on just one though. What really makes…
How do I Support my Daughter Now I’m Divorcing?
Dear Dr Justin, My little girl turns four in a month. I am about to file for divorce. I am scared about what to tell…
A Parenting Expert’s Top 10 Songs for Father’s Day
For this year’s Father’s Day, I thought it might be fun to share my Top 10 songs about Dads. Why would I do this? Music…
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…