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25.01.2022 In my experience there are three types of 'sensitive child'. What type do you have and what can you do about it? Read on.... https://www.linkedin.com//sensitive-term-can-sometimes-exc

24.01.2022 Too often we are turning 'shyness' into a long-term problem - despite everyone's good intentions. Here's a classic study of this, and better ways of managing a child's hesitation. https://www.linkedin.com//dont-turn-shy-bigger-problem-jud

24.01.2022 Parents should slowly ease teens into more adult-type activity, such as late-night gatherings, so they are mature enough and ready. Here's how.... https://www.linkedin.com//easing-them-parties-peer-gatheri

23.01.2022 If your child brings up their concerns about their weight, and they are truly becoming a little unhealthy, then you need to have the tricky conversation. Here's how... https://www.linkedin.com//talking-your-child-weight-judith

23.01.2022 Labelling your children (e.g. the sporty one, the naughty one) is understandable for busy parents, but it's not helpful for children. Here's why and how to change it. https://www.linkedin.com//why-labelling-your-child-isnt-he

23.01.2022 Your child shouldn't be coming home and 'taking their day out' on you. Here's why.... https://www.linkedin.com//nothing-justifies-them-always-ta

22.01.2022 Here's some help for parents helping with homework.... https://www.linkedin.com//homework-help-parents-judith-loc

21.01.2022 Make sure your child is eventually a great coworker - and not a painful one! Here's how... https://www.linkedin.com//dont-create-painful-work-peer-ju

20.01.2022 Make sure you children can participate in discussions with civility, conviction and care. Here's how... https://www.linkedin.com//teach-them-how-debate-ideas-well

20.01.2022 We have to stop relying on the narrative that only hurt people hurt, that poor behaviour is caused by low self-esteem and that the solution is for the people around them or their family help to make the aggressive person feel better about themselves. This is one of an increasing number of studies which posit that high self esteem is equally problematic as low self-esteem. Perhaps increased demands and consequences are sometimes the better solutions to the issue than increased responsiveness. https://theconversation.com/new-research-shows-trolls-dont-

20.01.2022 It's released....! Available at www.confidentandcapable.com

19.01.2022 Working your butt off to give them a perfect childhood? You might producing more problems for them. Here's why .... https://www.linkedin.com//problem-perfect-childhoods-judit

18.01.2022 Just because the path to university might be a little clearer, that doesn't mean they should always go. Here's some danger signs that might show they're not yet ready. https://www.linkedin.com//truly-ready-university-judith-lo

18.01.2022 Children should be able to enjoy their dance classes without being overextended or pressured. Parents play an important role in this. Here's why and how to make sure they get the most out of lessons ... https://www.linkedin.com//dance-mom-demands-can-produce-lo

18.01.2022 Has your family faced something truly challenging? Don't necessarily book your child into seeing a psychologist immediately. Here's why. https://www.linkedin.com//tricky-events-shouldnt-always-fo

17.01.2022 In this exclusive extract from my new book, The Bonsai Student, I discuss one of the five essential skills children need to do well at school and beyond. Does your child have the skill? How can you build it in your child? ... Read on. https://www.couriermail.com.au//99be473dfd0ab10039b1708218 You can find links to purchase the book at confidentandcapable.com

17.01.2022 There are dangers in allowing your child to start the journey of regular false nails and eyelashes, and they're not just to do with the long-term financial impact. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cost-beauty-judith-locke

15.01.2022 The one column I wish I didn't have to write... https://www.linkedin.com//helping-your-child-cope-grief-ju

14.01.2022 From today's column in the Sunday Mail on helping your child cope with grief...

11.01.2022 A bundle of fluff, fur or scales provides more than a soucre of affection for your family. They give important lessons to your child. Here's how. https://www.linkedin.com//gaining-most-out-family-pet-judi

11.01.2022 Being second, or fifth, or last shouldn't be too challenging for them. Here's why and how to help them when they fail to be 'the best' at things. https://www.linkedin.com//being-second-best-shouldnt-traum

11.01.2022 I've spoken about this research before. It's wonderful because it is the perfect combination of teaching responsibility and creativity! http://ow.ly/x5dl50Bu9ll

06.01.2022 Set the sorts of rules that ensure your child's relationship with their phone is healthy. https://www.linkedin.com//healthy-relationships-phone-judi

05.01.2022 Don't allow the school holidays to wreak havoc on your child's healthy lifestyle. https://www.linkedin.com//problems-solutions-unhealthy-hol

05.01.2022 Judith was commissioned by Psyche magazine (an international online magazine about all things psychological) to write a piece on raising a resilient child. Feel free to share this 4-minute read. It is a great quick summary of the 5 essential skills parents need to develop in their children, and some tips on how to do that. https://psyche.co//to-help-your-children-put-the-helicopte

05.01.2022 It’s wonderful to be a part of the Life Education team!

04.01.2022 Fantastic news! My new book, 'The Bonsai Student', has been released for parents to help their children and teens through their school years, via practical strategies to help them become responsible, resilient and ready for the school years and beyond. Here is a video that explains all of the great things in it and the difference from 'The Bonsai Child'. Links to purchase are available at www.confidentandcapable.com

04.01.2022 Parents shouldn't be helping their upper high school child too much with homework as it's not really helpful. But helping them with their university homework - downright harmful. Here's why. https://www.linkedin.com//let-them-do-university-course-wi

01.01.2022 The case of the thrown cricket bat. Was it Noah's low self esteem? Or were other issues at play? Dr Judith Locke investigates... http://ow.ly/7Co850AYb91

01.01.2022 This is a tricky year for Father's Day. So, regardless of your circumstances, you should prepare well. Here's how.... https://www.linkedin.com//fathers-day-tricky-year-all-jud/