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August 28, 2018

Learn How to Develop Emotional Intelligence

The bell had just rung for the end of recess. Children were heading back to their classrooms, and Year 1 teacher Mrs Boonen was preparing to return to hers when she noticed one of her students stumbling across the playground towards her, fists clenched, rubbing her eyes, sobbing. Mrs Boonen crouched to the ground and extended her arms to Amelia, and the six-year-old rushed into her teacher’s embrace. Continue reading “Learn How to Develop Emotional Intelligence”

August 7, 2018

Parenting on the Same Page

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Hi Dr Justin

My husband and I see parenting so differently. He expects the kids to always be ready to listen, do as they’re told, and pretty much obey him all the time no matter what. I agree with him that the kids need to be respectful. Continue reading “Parenting on the Same Page”

July 4, 2018

Watch Your Words

By: Dr Justin Coulson

I watched from a distance as the desperate mum yelled at her child, “Would you just calm down? Calm down right now! If you don’t calm down I’ll give you a big smack!” Continue reading “Watch Your Words”

June 29, 2018

How to Prevent Your Child Becoming a #metoo (and Prevent Your Child from Creating One)

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Over recent months, the #metoo hashtag has become a global phenomenon. Women have acknowledged, publicly, the abuse they have suffered at the hands of men, prompted by celebrity actors who allege they were victims of Hollywood executive, Harvey Weinstein. Continue reading “How to Prevent Your Child Becoming a #metoo (and Prevent Your Child from Creating One)”

June 15, 2018

Ask Dr Justin — Screens in Bedrooms?

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Hi Dr Justin

My partner and I are arguing about whether screens cause problem behaviour in kids or not. I say they do but he says they don’t. Our 9 year-old wants a TV in his room to play video games on. I’m saying no. Am I right? My partner thinks it’s fine and will keep him out of our hair. Am I being too “precious” which is what my partner is saying? Continue reading “Ask Dr Justin — Screens in Bedrooms?”

June 8, 2018

7 Steps to Stressing Less in Parenting

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Of all the jobs in the world, parenting must be one of the toughest, most challenging, and most confronting things we can do. Children are hard to understand, and sometimes they feel impossible to control. We regularly feel overwhelmed and incapable of getting it right – especially on those bad days. Continue reading “7 Steps to Stressing Less in Parenting”

June 4, 2018

It’s Time to Stop Smacking

By: Dr Justin Coulson

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”

May 28, 2018

Playing It Safe May Be the Biggest Risk of All

By: Dr Justin Coulson

A few weeks ago our whole family jumped into the car for an adventure. Some nearby National Parks were beckoning. We had a hike planned and everyone was along for the ride. Continue reading “Playing It Safe May Be the Biggest Risk of All”

May 24, 2018

7 Ways to Teach Your Child Self-Control

By: Dr Justin Coulson

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”