By: Brittany Ann
Do you know what your children’s love languages are? Have you ever thought about it? Continue reading “25 Ways to Speak Your Child’s Love Language”
25 Ways to Speak Your Child’s Love Language
Dealing With Bullying: Putting Power in its Place
By: Rachel Doherty
Bullying can be a difficult issue for parents to deal with, but when we boil it down to its basics, it’s all about power. Continue reading “Dealing With Bullying: Putting Power in its Place”
How Can I Teach My Kids to Be Safe Without Scaring Them?
Hi Dr Justin, we recently had a family meeting and decided on a family safe word – a word we can use in case someone other than family has to pick the kids up. I know I need to explain to my kids why we need a safe word, but I’m worried about scaring them, especially my five year old. How can I teach her how to be safe without scaring her? Continue reading “How Can I Teach My Kids to Be Safe Without Scaring Them?”
Why Do Teenagers Become “Allergic” to Their Parents?
Dear Dr Justin
My son is 14 and up until recently we have always been close. When he got in from school he couldn’t wait to tell me about his day. But everything has changed. Now he seems angry and hostile all the time, and nothing I do ever makes him happy. What can I do to connect with him again? Continue reading “Why Do Teenagers Become “Allergic” to Their Parents?”
Great Fathers Make Time For Their Children
By: Robert Garrett
Time and money are two of life’s scarce resources. How a person spends those limited resources provides an interesting window into their real priorities. Continue reading “Great Fathers Make Time For Their Children”
40 Social Skills Every Child Needs to Master for Success
By: Rachel Doherty
Social skills are a set of actions we need to get on with others and navigate life. Parents, youth workers and school chaplains are well placed to help children and teenagers not only develop them, but keep them too. Continue reading “40 Social Skills Every Child Needs to Master for Success”
How to Ease Back to School Anxiety
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 of them. Continue reading “How to Ease Back to School Anxiety”
Kids’ Sleepovers – A Helpful Guide for Parents
By: Clare Bruce
When school starts up for a new year, it’s not long before kids approach their mums or dads asking if they can have play dates and sleepovers with their newfound friends. Continue reading “Kids’ Sleepovers – A Helpful Guide for Parents”
How to Turn Your Anger Around Without Yelling
Every parent has those days. The ones where your child has refused to get ready for school, thrown food at his brother and stomped on the dog’s tail. Continue reading “How to Turn Your Anger Around Without Yelling”
So Your Kids are Raucous? Don’t Stop Them! It’s Great For Their Development
By: Clare Bruce
It may be counter-intuitive for a frazzled mum or dad who’s longing for some quiet—but giving the kids the freedom to be noisy is great parenting. Continue reading “So Your Kids are Raucous? Don’t Stop Them! It’s Great For Their Development”