By: Chloe Hart
In today’s world of gentle parenting, many parents feel pressure to avoid saying “no” to their kids. Continue reading “Why Saying “No” is Essential for Parenting”
Why Saying “No” is Essential for Parenting
Dr Justin Coulson on How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids
By: Ben McEachen
Getting caught in the “Screaming Spiral” may be a constant and worrying part of your home life. Continue reading “Dr Justin Coulson on How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids”
Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids
By: Steff Willis, 96five
A recent study conducted by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation revealed that 4 in 5 parents would respond with anger and blame if they discovered their child was sharing inappropriate images online.
Continue reading “Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids”
Why I’m not Afraid to Take my Kids Out in Public
By: Jenny Baxter
A few years ago, there was a news report about a Christchurch family who visited a local café. By accident they discovered they were labelled as the “family with the terrifying kid”! Read about it here. Continue reading “Why I’m not Afraid to Take my Kids Out in Public”
The Spanking Debate: Changing Minds Takes a Generation
Smacking is one of those topics in parenting that never really goes away. It’s always in the headlines or creating some kind of provocation on social media. Continue reading “The Spanking Debate: Changing Minds Takes a Generation”
How to Discipline Children Effectively Without Using Consequences or Punishment
Hi Dr Justin,
I’ve been reading your books and trying my hardest to follow what you say we should do. But I’m struggling with one thing. You say we should remember to discipline our children by teaching them. My question is what is the difference between acceptable consequences vs punishments. Continue reading “How to Discipline Children Effectively Without Using Consequences or Punishment”
Raising Children to Love or Fear
Are you raising children to love or fear you? Most parents have a deeper goal in mind for their children than mindless obedience. Continue reading “Raising Children to Love or Fear”
Working at Enjoyment
By: Rodney Olsen
It’s a weird concept but I’ve been thinking again recently about the self-discipline we require to do the things we love. Continue reading “Working at Enjoyment”
It’s Time to Stop Smacking
Smacking does for your relationship with your child what hitting your spouse/partner might do for your marriage.
There. I’ve said it. Continue reading “It’s Time to Stop Smacking”
7 Ways to Teach Your Child Self-Control
Self-control isn’t something we’re born with – its something we hone as we grow. Children especially struggle with control and delayed gratification, but there are ways in which we can guide them to the right behaviour in childhood. I have 7 ways to teach your child self-control, as a matter of fact! Continue reading “7 Ways to Teach Your Child Self-Control”