By: Dr Justin CoulsonADHD is one of the most provocative diagnoses that exists in the world of child and adolescent psychology. Tell someone that your child has ADHD and armchair experts will tell you exactly what the issue is: There was no such thing as ADHD when I was a child. Sure, let’s...
By: Jenny BaxterA 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.I’ve learnt a lot about this. I’m not afraid to...
By: Laura BennettThe COVID-19 crisis has tested the resilience of families across the world. In Australia, our lockdowns feel never-ending, and we have to ask ourselves, how do we build resilience through this and, if you’ve got kids, teach them to do the same?Noel McDermott is a UK-based...
By: Sam RobinsonAfter answering tricky parenting questions for years on her podcast Parental As Anything, Maggie Dent has released a book featuring the most asked about topics.Well-known as the “queen of common sense”, Maggie Dent has been helping parents better raise their children...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonThere’s a phrase I hear a lot. It’s usually some variation on the following: “There’s no one right way to parent.”In the past I’ve politely nodded my head in agreement while experiencing an uncomfortable inner tension. I’m agreeing...
By: McCrindleThose tasked with the important job of parenting today’s children are likely to be those of Generations X and Y. They are parenting their children (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) in different ways to how they themselves were parented.The changing context for parents of Generation...
By: Sam RobinsonIn winter it’s easy to worry about kids getting cold, but our greatest concern should be keeping kids safe.Colder months mean heaters are turned up, we’re drinking more hot beverages, and we’re leaning on things like hot water bottles to keep warm at night, and...
By: Collett SmartI’m regularly asked, “What is the secret to raising healthy teenagers?”I think we often wonder if there’s some big secret to raising healthy teenagers. Something we are missing, that others know the answer to.My answer is usually this, “There is no...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonA short while ago my new book about teenage girls, Miss-Connection, was released. The book appeared on some bestseller lists around the country. Since then, I’ve been asked, repeatedly, for the “secrets” to raising happy, responsible, strong teenage girls.To...
By: Katrina RoeIt’s never too early to start reading to your baby.When you’re a new mum, it can be hard to know how to interact with your baby, but if you read together regularly, story time can become one of the most special times in the day.Shelly Unwin is a children’s author,...
By: Akos BaloghDear Ava*,Part of me wishes I didn’t have to write this letter.You see, I wish we lived in a world where all men treated all women with dignity and respect, at all times.Alas, that’s not our world – at least not yet. While there is much good, beauty and truth in...
By: Collett SmartThe Parenting Question this week is from Judy, on Sleep Deprivation: “How much sleep do our teens need?”It has been said that we have a chronically sleep deprived generation.Why are Our Teens Struggling with Sleep Deprivation? Back in 2006 the National Sleep...
