By: Dr Justin CoulsonThe ongoing bushfires around Australia are extraordinary. We’ve all seen them. Too many have experienced them or had close encounters, either personally or through a friend or loved one. Homes, lives, animals, environment – so much gone. No matter where you live in...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonHave you ever watched what happens when your child or teen is upset, sad, or challenged?Sure, they might become more emotional. We’ve all seen that happen. Perhaps they want to argue, become defensive, or give up, deciding that they ‘can’t’ do whatever...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonIf you’ve got kids (and even if you don’t), you’re well aware that Christmas morning is the most hotly anticipated moment of the year.Kids sneak out of bed well before dawn to see what Santa’s left under the Christmas tree. Parents the world over are...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonChristmas time is here, a time when our children talk about all the things that Santa will bring them.Santa is an integral part of our Christmas tradition. Stories are concocted to convince kids that Santa will only come if they’re nice (and not naughty)....
Carols @ the Bowl Join with your local community for a family-friendly night of food, fun & carols. From 6:30 pm: Food & drinks available From 7:30 pm: Carols @ Punchbowl Christian Centre, 100 Punchbowl Road, Punchbowl 7249
By: Dr Justin CoulsonWearable trackers like the Fitbit, Garmin, Moove, or even smart-watches are gaining significant market-share with children – and with Christmas so close, it’s likely that they’ll be in plenty of Santa stockings.Market research shows that sales of...
Come along and make your gingerbread house ready for Christmas. Includes Gingerbread House, Board, Icing, Cellophane and Ribbon -for $25. BYO decorations (lollies and other treats!) Ages 9 and up. Proceeds used to support the work of the Launceston Salvation Army in the Launceston Community. Call...
Come along and make your gingerbread house ready for Christmas. Includes Gingerbread House, Board, Icing, Cellophane and Ribbon – for $25. BYO decorations (lollies and other treats!) Ages 9 and up. Proceeds used to support the work of the Launceston Salvation Army in the Launceston...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonEveryone needs to be known by someone. Just one significant other.For our kids, knowing that they are known and loved by one caring adult is the central predictor of resilience. Having great people around them is one of the next critical resources for building...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonI had a call from a journalist recently. She asked me, “Have you heard of Panda parenting? It’s kind of different to Tiger Parenting. It’s a bit more like Lawnmower or Snow Plough parenting. But it’s kind of different to helicopter parenting, and closer...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonIt’s an objective fact: one of our children is always going to better than another child at any given activity. One child might be academically sharper. Or one child may exhibit greater athleticism and coordination. Perhaps it’s nothing to do with talent, but...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonAustralia doesn’t have much of a dating culture. Our kids aren’t usually asking someone on a date, going out as a couple, and then dating someone different next week. Instead, it’s more…Yr 7...