Tag Archive for: happy families

How to Find The Joy in School Holidays

By: Dr Justin Coulson

School holidays are a chance for families to shake off the end of term blahs and find a bit of joy in their lives. Read more

What is the Best Way to Say ‘No!’ To Your Kids?

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Hi Dr Justin, I hate saying no to my kids. I keep softening up, getting talked around, giving in. I’m getting walked all over. How do I set limits and still feel like I’m being a good mum? Read more

How Can I Teach My Kids to Be Safe Without Scaring Them?

By: Dr Justin Coulson

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? Read more

How to Ease Back to School Anxiety

By: Dr Justin Coulson

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. Read more

How to Turn Your Anger Around Without Yelling

By: Dr Justin Coulson

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. Read more

How to Get Your Children to Really Listen

By: Dr Justin Coulson

As parents, sometimes you feel like you can talk and talk and your child just doesn’t listen. Sometimes they may just have a blank look on their face. Or worse, they do the complete opposite of what you’ve asked them to do! Read more

7 Tips For a Relaxing and Memorable Summer Holiday

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Each year, when summer holidays roll around, I remind myself that I need a break. I remind myself that it is time to try to relax and enjoy the holidays with my children before the pressures of work and school start up again next year. I know how important it is to have time to just chill together as a family… but each year it seems to get harder and harder. Read more

10 Easy Traditions That Can Make Christmas Meaningful For Your Family

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Ok. I know. You’re not even sure if you should read this article. Christmas is already busy enough. Non-stop events, too much money spent, and frantic 15 km/h driving on jam-packed roads. Gah! Who wants more to do? Read more

When Do I Tell My Kids the Truth about Santa?

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Dear Dr Justin,

My husband and I go out of our way to make Christmas a special occasion for our two daughters aged eight and 13. Of course, Santa is a big part of this and we do the whole snow footsteps in our house on Xmas morning and leave out food for the reindeers and Santa etc. Read more

Are Smart Toys Safe?

By: Dr Justin Coulson

There is a toy revolution building. Kids toys are becoming smarter. It’s part of the “internet of things”, which basically means that every “thing” you can buy can be connected to the Internet. Read more