discipline
'Worst dad ever' advertises his daughter's car for sale and she's NOT happy
Since he was dubbed “totally unfair” by his daughter, he thought he might as well live up to the accusation. more
5 things parents should be strict about
What are the more important things parents should be strict about? It’s different for all parents, but Maxabella says sleep,...more
A helpful guide to telling kids off
Can we as grown ups discipline children that don’t belong to us? more
Dr Justin: 7 things our children should never hear from us
Sticks and stones may be a horrifying concept to a parent, but what about the bad words? Dr Justin looks at the things we say to...more
The ugly truth about smacking our kids: Part 2
In this two-part series, Dr Justin Coulson explores the issues behind why parents smack kids, how kids feel about being smacked...more
The ugly truth about smacking our kids: Part one
In this two-part series, Dr Justin Coulson explores the issues behind why parents smack kids, how kids feel about being smacked...more
Smacking debate ignites when dad faces court for "disciplining" son
How do parents know if they’ve crossed the line? more
Meet the six-year-old boy who takes his mum out to dinner every month
And he happily pays with his own pocket money, which he earns doing household chores! more
The case against smacking: It's hugs, not hits that kids need
Did you know that most children who are hit resume their challenging behaviour within ten minutes or less? What do you think would...more
Daycare forced 4-year-old boy to eat hot sauce as punishment
We can’t believe any childcare facility would ever think this form of discipline is OK. more
Uh Oh - Mum calls the cops on her five year old son!
Too harsh? Or a good life lesson for her little one? more
How to get your kids to finish their jobs
The chores. A constant source of frustration for many parents, our children seem to have an incredible knack for leaving a job half...more
