How do I deal with my child’s sensitivity and anxiety?
Hi Dr Justin
My husband and I have twin 7-year-old boys and a 3-year-old daughter. Our issue is with one of the boys. He has become depressed, anxious, and scared at night, and is extremely ...
How do I get my child to eat healthy food without the power struggles?
Dear Dr Justin,
How do I get my children to eat healthy food without the yelling, screaming, fighting, and arguing that accompanies so many of our mealtimes? My children are 6 and 3, and I feel as ...
Ask Dr Justin: How do I stop my child biting?
Hi Dr Justin,
I have a 16-month-old who is generally very happy. He is full of energy and very gentle except for one thing. He has been biting.
He hasn’t bitten anyone other than my husband ...
Our son’s mood swings and rude behaviours are impossible to deal with
Hi Dr Justin,
We have been asking friends, family members and even Dr Google (!) for help when it comes to dealing with our 3yr 10month old son.
We also have a 1-year-old son, and we sometimes ...
Why is 2am ‘wake-up time’ for my toddler?
Hi Dr Justin,
We’re going crazy.
Our daughter is our second child, just turned 2 last week, and is an overall delight in every way except for these night wakings. She goes to sleep happily ...
I work full-time. How do I connect with my kids?
Dear Dr Justin,
I work full-time and have a toddler, and am keenly reminded every day of how much I missing out in terms of his growth, etc. Are there some tips you have for people like me on how ...
My girl who’s 2 just won’t poo
Hi Dr Justin,
I have started toilet training my daughter who will be three in April. She’s really good at doing her wees on the toilet and potty but not so good when it comes to poo. She will get...
How do I stop the cycle of abuse?
Hi Justin,
I am a mother of five - ages 19, 17, 12, seven and four - and I’m struggling with the younger two who are from my second partner. I am a single mum. I don’t get much family help and ...
Why is my 4-year-old so impatient?
Hi Dr Justin,
I have a four-and-a-half-year-old son. He is normally a very cooperative and well-behaved boy but he sometimes loses his patience and raises his voice like an impatient and angry ...
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 ...