Making Pocket Money Easier
My 9-year-old was carrying $48 in her wallet. Cash. She’s been saving well for some time, and the cash has accumulated. Her plan was to…
Tag: Resilience in Children
The Case Against Boredom
Recently there has been a groundswell of popular opinion extolling the value of letting our kids be bored. A recent New York Times article argued, “Boredom…
Helping Our Kids Feel Good By Doing Good
We all want our kids to feel good. Ice cream. Cake. Beach days. Playdates. These are all great for bringing joy. But typically, these good…
What to Do When your Child is Fearless!
My childhood friend Joel was fearless. When he was about six, Joel’s parents installed a balcony on the back of their pole home. For some…
Raising Responsible Kids
Teaching our kids responsibility is one of our jobs as parents. And it’s an important one. We all know adults today who don’t handle responsibility…
Ask Dr Justin: Has My Daughter got Anxiety?
Dear Dr Justin, “My 10-year-old (nearly 11) daughter gets very anxious. Yesterday she dropped something and said: “I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry. I’m really…
18 Ways to Increase Your Happiness
Behavioural scientists have spent a lot of time studying ‘happiness’. They’ve discovered that being happy elevates our wellbeing, increases our life satisfaction and gives us…
Helping our Children Through Dark, Difficult Days
Dear Dr Justin, “My husband has tried to take his own life twice in the past six weeks. He is now in hospital receiving care…
Raising Resilient Kids with Kerwin Rae
Many of you will know Kerwin Rae. He’s a successful businessman, entrepreneur, investor and international speaker. He’s also a single dad to his son, Noah.…
Going Back to School
I’m sure there really are kids out there who are excited about heading back to school after the summer holidays. But I don’t know any…
When School Means Anxiety
As the first day of school edges closer, we get busy organising school uniforms, picking up book orders and sorting out art supplies. There are…
Moving? How to Help your Child Settle Into A New School
Dear Dr Justin, “I’ve been offered a promotion at work, which is great for the family – or at least it’s great for me and…
The Big Debate: Should you Delay your Child’s Start in School?
The debate among parents as to whether they should delay their child’s start in school is a big one. Should we start them early because…
How to Lay a Strong Foundation for Health and Happiness in your Teenage Daughter
Video Interview with Edwina Murphy-Droomer for the Masterclass “Empowering a League of Extraordinary Mothers.” Watch the full interview here
How To Keep Kids Motivated To Play Sport
In some circles, junior sport has become a hotbed of competition and comparison. The push to “do your best” starts early. Kids want to win and they…
Can Mindfulness Calm My Child?
Mindfulness has become one of? the? buzzwords of the past decade. Mindfulness is receiving hype in corporations,?educational institutions, psychologist’s offices, fitness centres, and increasingly in…