Tag Archive for: happy families

Navigating Your Children’s Unequal Abilities

It’s an objective fact: one of our children is always going to better than another child at any given activity. One child might be academically sharper.

What to Say to Your Kids When They’re Going on Their First Date

Australia doesn’t have much of a dating culture. We tend to see teens with boyfriends or girlfriends. But dating… not so much.

Dads: How To Stay Connected With Your Kids

Research is clear. Dad matters. The more a dad is present and involved in his children’s lives in a positive way, the better the outcomes for everyone. 

What to Do When Your Teen is Caught ‘Sexting’

A recent study, which analysed the sexting behaviours of over 10,300 teens, found that approximately one in six teens are sending nudes.

How can I help my child be resilient?

Resilience is about being able to adapt positively to difficult times, setbacks and other significant challenges, and avoid maladaptive outcomes.

Navigating Your Teen’s Quest For Independence

The teen years are a time of doing things for themselves and by themselves, figuring themselves out, and experiencing life like never before.

R U OK Day – Having the conversation and what to do if the answer is ‘no’.

While R U OK day has led to important breakthroughs for many people and has likely saved lives, too many people nod and say, “yep I’m ok”, when they’re not.

Helping Our Kids Feel Good By Doing Good

We all want our kids to feel good. Ice cream. Beach days. Playdates. These are all great for bringing joy. But typically, these good feelings don’t last.

The Case Against Boredom

The “experts” say: kids are over-scheduled these days; life is too busy, so let them be bored. But is this really the best advice?

What To Do When Your Child Lashes Out

Lashing out in anger is something that can easily turn into a habit for our children. Anger is usually based on a strong sense of fear or sadness.

What to Do When Your Child Is Fearless!

Joel would ride his bike full tilt along the balcony, then execute a perfect skid. His mission? Get as close to the edge as possible. He was fearless.

How to Tell Your Friend What Their Teen Is Doing on Instagram

Telling your friends their teen daughter is making unwise, unhealthy, unsafe decisions – and probably lying to them – is awkward.

What To Do When Your Child Lies To You

Studies show that beginning at about the age of three, kids begin lying to conceal things they have done wrong and will readily lie to avoid punishment.

Moving? How to Help Your Child Settle into a New School

By: Dr Justin Coulson Dear Justin, I’ve been offered a promotion at work, which is great for the family – or at least it’s great for me and our income. Unfortunately it means a big move for my two boys (ages 7 and 10). They are both nervous about the move but especially about starting … Continue reading “Moving? How to Help Your Child Settle into a New School”

How To Stop Yelling

Let’s face it though; yelling feels terrible. Most parents also admit it rarely works. And research shows it’s bad for our kids.

Screen Time and Our Teens’ Mental Health Crisis

Study after study points to screen time as a significant predictor of decreased mental health in young people. Parents instinctively know this.

Stepping In With Other People’s Kids

Should you step in with other people’s kids? Using the right kind of communication can help you work through these situations.

Ask Dr Justin – Should We Be Tracking Our Kids?

I worry – consistently – about my kids’ safety when they’re not at home. Should I be getting them to use a location tracker so I know they’re safe?