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.
A Message to Mums of Premmie Babies, and Grieving Parents
“When you have a premature birth, it’s usually quite sudden and unexpected. [It’s] tough for a lot of families” Kylie shares how she found hope through it.
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?
Tackling the ‘Momo’ Challenge – Advice from a Mum and a Psychologist
One of the latest trends to worry parents is the so-called “Momo Challenge” – a meme based around a spooky image of a fictional character with large eyes.
When You and Your Husband Disagree on Parenting
How late can the kids stay up on a school night? How much junk food are they allowed on weekends? What type of discipline should they receive?
40 Social Skills Every Child Needs to Master for Success
Most adults will see things on this list that even they could work on improving! Social skills develop with practice and can also decay with neglect.
New Film ‘DAD’, Featuring Dads of Autistic Kids, Gives Hope and Encouragement
Parents of children with autism will nod, smile, laugh, shed a tear – and gain great insight and encouragement – from a new short doco film called DAD.
Was Your Bub Born in 2018? There’s a Free Bible Waiting for Them
Free copies of the Toddler Bible are now available to children born in 2018, and up to 2,500 copies are available.
Curfews: Using Limits with Teens
If your teen’s night time decisions are starting to stink of a lack of respect, then it may be time to put a curfew in place.