Motivation for School
Motivate your child to achieve success at school with these tips for parents from psychologist Justin Coulson.
The Worst Thing To Say To A Sensitive Child
The world is a dog-eat-dog place but there's no need to toughen up your kids so they can survive. Instead, raising sensitive kids will help them thrive.
What To Do About Cruel School Friends
Like adults, children can be mean to one another. Sometimes an unkind remark spoken by one child to another can be the catalyst for friendship to crumble.
Should Kids Only Walk To School With An Adult?
Following the tragic death of an almost seven year old girl, a coroner has advised against allowing children to walk to school without adult supervision.
Second Children Are More Likely To Be Trouble
If your second child has a habit of driving you up the wall with their behaviour, then it seems that you are not alone in your exasperation with your second offspring.
8 Things to Say When Your Child Says They Are Dumb
How do you help when your child's biggest detractor is ... your child? Dr Justin Coulson gives us some tips for tackling the D-word.
A third of kids are regularly absent from school
Wagging, ditching class, skipping school ... whatever the kids these days call it, it's part of a real issue for New Zealand's education system.
Parenting in the 21st century
"Parenting in the 21st century is a minefield. At what point did technology become the be-all and end-all for parenting? Because, to be honest with you, I'm not sure I like it ..."
Could my child have ADHD?
ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a behaviour condition that affects the way children learn and interact with others.
How to help your kids manage their anger
Dealing with anger is something all children must learn to do. Learn some anger management techniques to teach your child.
Anxiety in children
Anxiety in children is a common. Learn how to recognize excessive anxiety in kids including separation anxiety, worrying and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Printable reward and chore charts
Reward charts and chore charts can help you organise and motivate your kids when it comes to doing the weekly chores and doing homework.
Does my child have Aspergers?
Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder condition that effects more boys than girls. Learn about Asperger's symptoms and treatment options.