When we systematically allow our teenagers to go to bed late we couldn’t design a worse system for learning and wellbeing.
Sleep Deprivation and Teens
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A Letter To My Sons About Becoming Good Men (In a Culture That Degrades Females)
I’m writing to make you aware of what your female family members and friends are up against. And how you should respond, especially as males.
The Spanking Debate: Changing Minds Takes a Generation
Many parents hold the belief that if we don’t discipline our children, they’ll grow up to be out of control, but spanking is not discipline.
Why Advice About Alcohol Falls on Deaf Teen Ears (and What You Can Do About It)
How do you set rules and boundaries about alcohol with your kids? Here are 7 tips for talking about drinking with your kids.
“They Just Have This Intolerable Hatred of Their Bodies” Says ‘Raising Girls Who Like Themselves’ Author
Reportedly 55 per cent of girls between the ages of eight and nine years are dissatisfied with their bodies.
My 7 yr-old Only Eats Chips
Have a fussy eater at home? Dr Justin Coulson looks at some solutions and strategies to help when things get maddening at mealtimes.
Happy Families Podcast: Ultimate Parenting Triggers
Justin and Kylie Coulson discuss common triggers, for parents and non-parents alike and how to manage them.
4 Lessons About Parenting Teens in a Hyper-Sexualised Age
Here’s how parents can maintain healthy conversations with their teens, taken from the book, They’ll Be Okay written by psychologist, Collett Smart.
Why a Teenager’s Brain is Like a Ferrari with Bicycle Brakes
Why are teenagers so impulsive? To understand why some adolescents take risks, we need to look inside their heads – literally.
Sexting: What to Do if It Happens to Your Child
Most unsolicited sexting and requests for nude images follow a typical pattern. Often our children don’t recognise they’re in danger until it is too late.
