When a child is bullied at school, the problem does not always end when the bullying stops. A child who was once talkative may become quiet. They may stop raising their hand in class, avoid other children, worry about how they look, or start saying things such as, “Nobody likes me,” “I’m stupid,” or “I […]
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A child does not suddenly wake up one day with low confidence. It often builds quietly. Maybe your child was always a little shy. But now they know the answer and still won’t speak in class. They avoid trying new things, look at a sibling before answering, worry about getting things wrong, or say “Mujhse
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Your child screams because you said no. Another day, they hit a sibling after losing a game. Sometimes they throw things, slam doors or become angry over something that seems very small. For parents, the difficult question is not always “How do I stop this?” It is often: “Is this normal for my child’s age,
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Every child worries sometimes. A younger child may cry when a parent leaves. A school-going child may feel nervous before an exam. A teenager may worry about marks, friendships or what other people think about them. Usually, these feelings settle once the stressful situation passes. But sometimes worry does not switch off. A child may
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Phones, tablets, smart TVs and gaming devices have become a normal part of childhood. Children use screens for school, entertainment, talking to friends, watching YouTube and playing games. The problem is not that screens exist. The problem begins when screen use starts taking over other important parts of a child’s day. Many Indian parents describe
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Your child returns from school, eats quickly and leaves for tuition. After tuition, there is homework, a test to prepare for and another worksheet waiting on the table. When you ask how they are feeling, they say, “I’m fine.” But they are sleeping late, becoming irritated over small things and worrying constantly about marks. Academic
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You ask your child to put the phone away. They continue scrolling. You remind them to finish their homework. They say, “I’ll do it later.” By the third reminder, you are frustrated, your child is arguing, and a simple request has become another family fight. Many Indian parents experience this. A child not listening to
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Ever feel anxious for no reason? Say yes when you want to say no? Shut down emotionally when things get too real? You might be dealing with unresolved childhood trauma even if you don’t remember anything “big” happening. What Counts as Childhood Trauma? It’s not just abuse. It’s emotional neglect, chaos, criticism, or always having
“Why does my child lie all the time?” “Is it normal that my 6-year-old lies constantly?” “How do I deal with a child who lies and steals?” Studies show that by age 4, over 80% of children have lied at least once. By age 6, lying becomes more frequent, not because they’re “bad kids,” but
As a psychologist, one of the most common questions I hear from concerned parents is: “Why doesn’t my child seem to care when they hurt someone?” It’s a heartbreaking worry, and often a silent one. Maybe your child laughs when another kid cries. Maybe they twist the truth without guilt. Or maybe they just never
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