By: Jenny BaxterHow many times have you thrown your hands up in frustration at the never-ending WHYs?Recently a friend posted the following cry for help on Facebook. (You can see my answer further down)Ok, thoughts and opinions welcomed. Son is asking lots of “WHY?” questions at the...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonMy childhood friend Joel was fearless.When he was about six, Joel’s parents installed a balcony on the back of their pole home. For some reason, the builder couldn’t install the safety railing straight away. The fall from the balcony to the ground was at least 6...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonDear Dr Justin,My husband and I have some family friends. Their daughter is friends with our daughter. I recently heard their daughter telling my daughter about her ‘private’ Instagram account. My daughter has told me that her friend is sharing sexual images, and...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonDear Dr Justin,My husband and I have some family friends. Their daughter is friends with our daughter. I recently heard their daughter telling my daughter about her ‘private’ Instagram account. My daughter has told me that her friend is sharing sexual images, and...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonYou enter the kitchen. Your child looks at you like she’s hiding something. You see cake crumbs on the counter and the tips of her fingers. ‘Did you eat the chocolate cake?’Your child smiles up at you, chocolate stuck in her teeth, and innocently replies,...
Resilience is a super popular theme in the media now. WayFM’s Luke and Susie have talked about Resilience and we thought it was time to put this question to our parenting expert Sallie Hammond! Human Resilience is the ability to overcome, face and even grow from the adversities of...
By: Focus On The Family Your house is not a hotel, but does your teenager know that? Maintaining Your Relationship with Your Teenager In this two part podcast series Dr. Kevin Leman reminds parents of the importance not to be too permissive – or too strict – with your teen. But encourages parents...
By: Michael McQueen With the next crop of school leavers about to flood into the ‘real world’, here are 5 truths they must be told (and may not have learned at school). 1. Sometimes there is a loser While every runner in the race at school may have gotten a ribbon, life simply...
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen The transition to high school can be a trying time for kids. Most parents find it hard to stand on the sidelines when their child is anxious. This article has ten tips for how you can help. Some kids find change difficult and can drag their feet at any new...
The Talkback Lounge have a new segment for mums with children under 5, which kicked off just last week on WAY! Susannah Koch is our guest – who currently works as a family health educator and support worker, she’s a mother of 2, has a background in supporting mothers with...
Susannah Koch is once again Nigel and Vicki’s child expert guest! Susannah has extensive training and experience as a family health educator and support worker, she’s a mother of 2, has a background in supporting mothers with breastfeeding, is a trained counsellor and a family support...
Dr Justin Coulson can be heard on Luke & Susie’s WayFM shift 12 midday to 3pm Monday to Friday, as a child and relationship expert! Recently a listener posed this timely question! By Dr Justin Coulson. “How do you teach a child not to swear when swearing is everywhere – on...
