Joseph Driessen
Being the best dad you can be
While many fathers naturally grow into the job of dad, some new fathers are uncertain what their role should be and how they can best parent their child. Research shows that having an engaged and… Audio
Helping your kids do their best in exams
When a teen lacks confidence in studying for their exams, a "leadership nudge" from a supportive parent becomes essential, says parenting coach Joseph Driessen. Audio
Developing independent learning habits
Kathryn talks with parenting coach and education consultant Joseph Driessen about parents can help their children develop independent learning habits. Audio
Protecting teens from excess alcohol and drugs
Kathryn talks with parenting coach and education consultant Joseph Driessen about how to protect teenagers from the dangers of using drugs and excess alcohol. Audio
Helping children overcome the impact of covid
Kathryn talks with parenting coach and education consultant Joseph Driessen about helping children overcome the effects of the Covid epidemic, at home, at school, and with their friends. Audio
The challenges and benefits of setting boundaries for children
Clear boundaries help children mature and families work well, says parenting coach Joseph Driessen. He tells Kathryn Ryan what strong leadership looks like from a parent. Audio
Healing anger and aggression in children
All kids have angry reactions, and most parents can largely accept these when they can see the cause. But some kids seem to explode for no apparent reason. What's going on? And how can parents and… Audio
Building a secure attachment relationship with your child
Parenting coach and educator Joseph Driessen with guidance on how to build a secure attachment relationship with your child. He says a well functioning trusting bond between a primary caregiver and… Audio
Improving your child's self-management skills
Parenting coach and educator Joseph Driessen with tips for helping children manage themselves and control their impulsivity. Audio
Helping children manage their feelings
Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen talks with Kathryn about helping children identify and manage their feelings. He says it's important to create a family culture where children… Audio
Parents - stop talking and start listening!
Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen talks with Lynn Freeman about why listening to children is such a key skill for parents. Audio
Parents - stop talking and start listening!
When a child is telling you about something that's bothering them, don't rush in with advice, says parenting consultant Joseph Driessen. It's a skill that can take some practise, but 'reflective… Audio
Five tips for running a harmonious bubble
Parenting coach and educator Joseph Driessen shares five tips for running a harmonious household under lockdown. He says the key is getting the family to work as a team, and for parents, that might… Audio
Divorced & separated: managing access visits
Parenting coach and educator Joseph Driessen talks with Kathryn about how divorced and separated parents can best handle the emotions caused by access visits - for themselves and their children. Audio
The good divorce: how to help children cope with a break up
Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen talks about the parental attitudes and skills that help children cope with a separation or divorce. Audio
Helping children get up and go
Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen talks about children who lack motivation and drive - what's behind this, and how can parents help them regain direction? Audio
Keep your cool, parents
Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen says it's understandable when parents give in to anger, frustration and even depression when dealing with difficult children. But he says over… Audio
How to help chaotic, dreamy, inattentive kids
Education and parenting consultant Joseph Driessen talks to Kathryn about how to parent children who struggle with underdeveloped executive skills, and who find living an organised life extremely… Audio
Parenting kids who have low self-control
The struggles of children who haven't yet developed 'executive skills' – and therefore are prone to being impulsive, chaotic, forgetful and inattentive – can exasperate parents and lead to dysfunction… Audio
Five steps to tame disobedient children
Educator Joseph Driessen on how to get your children to do the right thing with a 5 step method. This will help the family who has a child who always keeps everyone waiting because they are… Audio