
5 Ways to Promote Happiness in Your Family
The 20th of March is International Day of Happiness, which has been declared and celebrated by the United Nations since 2012. It’s the day that recognises that happiness is a fundamental human goal....

Helping Your Child with Depression
Eli is eight years old. He has been diagnosed with depression. And, like it is for anyone with this diagnosis, depression is a daily battle for Eli. His father is essentially absent. His single mother...

Ask Dr Justin — Screens in Bedrooms?
Hi Dr Justin My partner and I are arguing about whether screens cause problem behaviour in kids or not. I say they do but he says they don’t. Our 9 year-old wants a TV in his room to play video ...

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 ...

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...

Controlled Crying – Is it safe? (In-depth Assessment of a Recent Study)
Controlled crying is one of those issues that everyone has an opinion about. Following the recent release of a Flinders University study, the topic has lit up the Internet with social media battles ...

Why wont my toddler sleep?
Toddler sleep can be a challenge. Getting your little one to sleep through the night is the holy grail for most mums, and having to get up in the night is exhausting for everyone. When you feel like ...

7 Device-Driven Ways to be Appier
Smart phone technology is here to stay. It is everywhere. But much of it really isn’t all that good for us. Excessive or inappropriate device usage is shown to interfere with sleep, relationships, ...

My 13-month-old won’t sleep
Hi Dr Justin My name is SB and I have a 13 month old son who just won’t settle. He won’t sleep in his own cot. If I do get him down I am lucky to get a hour. I made the mistake of nursing him ...

My Seven Year-Old Won’t Sleep Alone
“Dear Dr Justin,
I’m really thankful to you to listen my son’s matter.
My family moved here in Australia on 28th March from Korea. There are 4 members in my family; husband, son (7YO), ...