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My 18-month-old won’t sleep through the night, is this normal?

Hi Dr Justin My 18-month old son wakes up several times every night. It’s driving us mad. Is it normal? What can we do about it? Sleepy It’s a frustrating fact that waking in young ...

Is My Mother-in-Law Ruining my Child with Screens?

Hi Dr Justin My husband’s mum watches our twelve-month-old daughter three days a week so I can work. I’m really grateful she helps us because grandparent care is free and if we paid childcare I...

What your kids need when they don’t do what they’re asked

Dear Dr Justin, My children don’t do anything they’re told. I’ve tried everything. I withdraw privileges and use time out and even smacking them won’t work with them. I’m tired of ...

How to discipline children effectively without using consequences or punishment

Hi Dr Justin, I’ve been reading your books and trying my hardest to follow what you say we should do. But I’m struggling with one thing. You say we should remember to discipline our children by...

Sexting: What to do if it happens to your child

Last week a friend of mine had an awful 'sexting' incident occur with her 11 year-old daughter. Her daughter was having an innocent conversation with a boy from school via text when he asked her to ...

My 13-year-old doesn’t pick up a single thing

Most parents can relate to having a lazy teenager. And while laziness does seem to be common characteristic of teenagers, there are some things we can do to teach them responsibility and cleanliness ...

My 6 Year Old Gives Up On Everything

Dear Dr Justin My six year-old gives up on everything. I ask him to tidy his room and he says “I can’t”. I enrol him in swimming lessons and soccer and when things get hard he says “I ...

Am I Not Pretty Enough?

Body image issues are common in children. Here are three things you can do starting today to help ANY child who is experiencing concerns about their appearance. Hi Dr Justin, I wanted to ask your...

Are Sleepovers OK?

Sleepovers are a thrill; a time for kids to have fun without restraining adults placing endless restrictions on them. They’re a chance to stay up until 2am, or 4am, and talk and goof off and eat too...

My 4 year old goes from angel to absolute #devilchild

My four year old son is very sweet and lovable, but he can be very challenging – he goes from angel to absolute #devilchild. At kindy he doesn’t like following instructions. When pushed to conform...

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My 18-month-old won’t sleep through the night, is this normal?

Is My Mother-in-Law Ruining my Child with Screens?

What your kids need when they don’t do what they’re asked

How to discipline children effectively without using consequences or punishment

Sexting: What to do if it happens to your child

My 13-year-old doesn’t pick up a single thing

My 6 Year Old Gives Up On Everything

Am I Not Pretty Enough?

Are Sleepovers OK?

My 4 year old goes from angel to absolute #devilchild

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Use my 'Tech-Tix' to help set healthy screen time limits with your kids.
Stop the power struggles and help your kids develop the skills required to manage screen time responsibility.
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