Why Can’t My Child Sit Still? If you’ve ever asked that, while watching your toddler bounce from couch to wall to floor, you’re not alone. Many parents chalk it up to high energy or bad behavior. But in some cases, constant movement, impulsivity, or inattention could be early signs of something deeper: ADHD in toddlers
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Why does my child struggle to make friends? Why is it so easy for other kids to connect, but mine always ends up alone? What if they never find their people? If you’ve been asking these questions, you’re not alone. Some kids make friends without even trying. Others really want to connect, but something just
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“I’m bored.” It sounds like a normal thing for a child to say. Most parents hear it daily, especially during weekends, holidays, or quiet evenings. But sometimes, “I’m bored” isn’t about having nothing to do. It’s a softer way of saying something much deeper: “I don’t feel anything.” “I’m overwhelmed.” “I don’t know how to
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I Hear My Child Talking to Themselves, Should I Worry?” It usually starts in the other room. You hear your child muttering something while building with blocks, brushing their teeth, or just walking in circles. You pause and wonder: “Is this normal?” “Is it just imagination?” “Could it be anxiety or worse, something psychological?” As
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I’ve been a child psychologist for over two decades, and let me tell you, parents often come to me with the same worry, even if they say it in different ways. It usually starts like this: “Why does my child avoid eye contact with others?” “Is it a sign of anxiety, or could it be
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You love your child. You love your partner. But parenting together? That part feels hard. Maybe one of you is stricter, the other more relaxed. Maybe you clash over discipline, routines, or what “good parenting” even means. You’re not on opposite sides but it sure feels that way sometimes. This article is for couples trying
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You probably didn’t start out worried about screen time. You started noticing changes. Your child gets unusually upset when the phone is taken away. Homework, meals, or bedtime seem to work only when a screen is involved. Their mood, attention, or behaviour doesn’t feel the same as it used to. Screens are part of everyday
School behaviour complaints often arrive with very little context, a short message, a label, and an expectation that parents will “handle it.” Most parents respond quickly, either by correcting the child or by defending them, before understanding what the behaviour is actually responding to. This article is written for parents who are receiving repeated feedback
If your child struggles with everyday tasks like dressing, eating, writing, focusing in class, or handling sensory experiences, you may wonder whether occupational therapy is needed. Many parents feel unsure about where normal development ends and when extra support might help. Occupational therapy supports children in building the motor, sensory, emotional, and self-care skills they
