How to find the joy in school holidays
School holidays are fast approaching. For the kids, there have been 10 or so weeks of sport, music, schoolwork, sitting still and navigating friendships. For the parents, it’s been 10 weeks of ...
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 ...
Should we cocoon our children from bad news?
Dreamworld has dominated the news cycle for the past week. Children are not normally interested in the news. They complain about how ‘boring’ it is when we wish to listen to it or watch it. But ...
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 ...
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 ...