Tag Archive for: happy families

How Can Divorced Parents Get on The Same Page During COVID-19?

Dr Justin Coulson shares some tips for how divorced parents can negotiate differences and make shared custody achievable during this difficult time.

Helping Your Blended Family Thrive, Not Just Survive

These 4 things will help your new blended family better navigate the changes to family life, strength relationships and diffuse tensions.

A Roadmap for Co-Parents During COVID-19

Co-parenting at the best of times is complicated. Dr Justin Coulson gives some guidance to help co-parents navigate these challenging times.

What to do When You’ve Made a Mistake With Your Child

It isn’t always quickly fixed, but we can take these steps to mend their broken hearts and broken trust. As we do, we might even find that we mend our own.

How to Get Your Teen to Take Isolation and Social Distancing Seriously

You can use your teen’s desire for independence as a weapon for good so that they can be part of the global pandemic solution, not part of the problem.

My Child is Struggling Because Everything Is Being Cancelled

Here are 6 tips to help your child understand and process why their school fete, disco, sport events and play dates are being cancelled.

5 Ways to Promote Happiness in Your Family

Happiness in your family yields heaps of benefits! Healthier hearts, improved immune systems, decreased stress and less pain being a few.

Helping Your Child with Depression

Dealing with depression in our children is confronting. If you suspect your child might be depressed, here are some steps you can take.

Winning Or Losing: How To Handle A Bad Sport

Regardless of whether your child wins or loses, you’re winning right? They’re at sport… but how do we handle bad sportsmanship?

How To Raise A Rebel

I am consistently being told by parents that they want to raise kids who are strong, independent thinkers. They want to raise leaders.

5 Better Conversations To Have About Screens

It’s time to move beyond the conversation about ‘screen time’ and talk instead about the interplay between technology and wellbeing.

Talking to Children About the Bushfires

The fires have affected so many in this country. How do we help our children to feel reassured when they witness so much that can stoke fear and insecurity?

Teaching Your Child the Art of Psychological Flexibility

As parents, we see the behaviour, feel annoyed by it, and in many cases we try to shut it down. Maybe we argue with our child.

You’re Taking Forever!!!

If you’ve got kids (and even if you don’t), you’re well aware that Christmas morning is the most hotly anticipated moment of the year.

The Santa Conversation

Christmas time is here, a time when our children talk about all the things that Santa will bring them.

Are Activity Trackers Good for Children?

Wearable trackers like the Fitbit, Garmin and Moove are gaining significant market-share with children. But are activity trackers good for our children?

Why Your Kids Need a Tribe

When you feel like you have people around you who are your people, it feels wonderful. But more than that, it makes you more resilient.

A Balanced Approach to Parenting

Have you heard of Panda parenting? It’s kind of different to Tiger Parenting. It’s a bit more like Lawnmower or Snow Plough parenting.