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Dr. Daniel Golshevsky, widely known as Dr Golly, is an Australian general and newborn paediatrician, clinical educator, author, media commentator, and creator of a paediatric sleep program. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, he is known for his compassionate, evidence-based approach to supporting parents through early childhood sleep and settling challenges.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Golshevsky graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) from the University of Melbourne in 2007.[3] After undertaking field work in Ethiopia, he completed his paediatric training in Australia and earned Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2015.[4]
He served as Chief Resident Medical Officer at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne, contributing to the development of the hospital’s Clinical Practice Guidelines.[5]
Clinical and academic career
[edit]Dr Golshevsky practices as a general and newborn paediatrician at Cabrini Children’s Centre in Malvern, Victoria.[6] He previously held appointments at Melbourne Paediatric Specialists (Parkville) and Monash Children’s Hospital (Clayton), as well as The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.[7]
He completed a cardiology fellowship at RCH and contributed to clinical research on Kawasaki disease. He has also served as a peer reviewer for the Raising Children Network.[8]
Specialties and interests
[edit]Dr Golly’s clinical interests include:
- Management of unsettled babies and infant/toddler sleep issues
- Infant continence, toileting, and constipation
- Childhood behavioural conditions, including autism and ADHD
- Diagnosis and treatment of upper airway issues
- Acute and chronic health conditions in paediatric and adolescent care[9]
He advocates a family-centred, psychosocial, and evidence-based approach, with an emphasis on empowering both parents—particularly fathers—in infant care.[10]
Dr Golly Sleep Program
[edit]Golshevsky developed the online "Dr Golly Sleep Program", a cues-based, breastfeeding-friendly sleep and settling course for children aged newborn to five years, avoiding “cry-it-out” methods.[11][12] The program has supported over 30,000 families by teaching healthy routines for naps, regressions, and sleep transitions.[13]
Publications
[edit]Golshevsky has authored several books for parents and children, several of which have been Amazon Australia bestsellers in parenting and children’s health categories.[14][15]
Parenting and health guides
[edit]- Your Baby Doesn’t Come with a Book: Dr Golly’s Guide to the First Four Weeks – A practical guide for new parents focusing on feeding, settling, and building routines. It became an Amazon Australia bestseller in the newborn and parent categories.[16]
- Dr Golly’s Guide to Family Illness: Sneezes, Wheezes and Common Diseases (Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing, 2025) – A guide on common childhood illnesses, immunisations, and managing sickness in families.[17]
Children’s board books
[edit]- Our Baby, Our Baby, What Do You Need?: A Dr Golly Lift-the-Flap Book (Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing, 3 April 2024) – A board book explaining five main reasons why babies cry, aimed at helping siblings respond with empathy.[18]
- Our Baby, Our Baby, What Did You Say?: A Dr Golly Lift-the-Flap Book (Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing, 30 July 2024) – A companion board book about baby communication and sibling bonding.[19]
Golshevsky has also contributed clinical content to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and collaborated with parenting brands such as ergoPouch and Tooshies.[20]
Media and public engagement
[edit]Dr Golshevsky is a frequent commentator on Australian parenting and child health issues. He has appeared in print media such as the Herald Sun, Sunday Telegraph, The Age, and the Sydney Morning Herald, and featured on television programs including Weekend Sunrise and 9Honey Parenting.[21]
He has appeared on parenting podcasts including KIC (Keep It Cleaner) and Beyond the Bump, and hosts the LiSTNR podcast series **Dr Golly & the Experts**, which features conversations with parents, healthcare professionals, and public figures about parenting challenges that span sleep, feeding, trauma, relationships, and neurodivergence.[22]
Advocacy and board roles
[edit]Golshevsky serves as an ambassador for Gidget Foundation Australia and PANDA, promoting awareness of perinatal mental health, and is associated with Red Nose Australia, supporting safe sleep practices.[23]
Personal life
[edit]He resides in Melbourne with his wife and three children and often emphasizes the importance of father involvement in early child-rearing.[24]
Recognition
[edit]- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)[25]
- Former Chief Resident Medical Officer at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne[26]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Meet Dr Golly – Learn more about my philosophy".
- ^ "Meet the doctors - Empower Paediatrics".
- ^ "Meet Dr Golly – Learn more about my philosophy".
- ^ "Meet the doctors - Empower Paediatrics".
- ^ "Meet Dr Golly – Learn more about my philosophy".
- ^ "Dr Daniel Golshevsky – Cabrini".
- ^ "Meet the doctors - Empower Paediatrics".
- ^ "Meet the doctors - Empower Paediatrics".
- ^ "Meet the doctors - Empower Paediatrics".
- ^ "In conversation with Dr Golly".
- ^ "The Secret To Your Baby Getting A Good Night Sleep".
- ^ "Dr Golly Sleep Program – LinkedIn".
- ^ "Dr Daniel Golshevsky (Dr Golly) – Gidget Foundation".
- ^ "Your Baby Doesn't Come with a Book – Amazon.com.au".
- ^ "Dr Golly's Guide to Family Illness – Amazon.com.au".
- ^ "Your Baby Doesn't Come with a Book – Amazon.com.au".
- ^ "Dr Golly's Guide to Family Illness – Amazon.com.au".
- ^ "Our Baby, Our Baby, What Do You Need? – Amazon.com.au".
- ^ "Our Baby, Our Baby, What Did You Say? – Amazon.com.au".
- ^ "In conversation with Dr Golly – ergoPouch AU".
- ^ "Dr Daniel Golshevsky – Gidget Foundation".
- ^ "Dr Golly and the Experts – Amazon.com.au".
- ^ "Dr Daniel Golshevsky – Gidget Foundation".
- ^ "In conversation with Dr Golly – ergoPouch AU".
- ^ "Meet the doctors - Empower Paediatrics".
- ^ "Meet Dr Golly – Learn more about my philosophy".