Psychology Based Parenting, Teen and Mental Health Articles

There is a particular kind of hurt that comes when your child does not respond to you. It starts as irritation. But underneath the irritation, if you sit with it honestly, there is something softer, a feeling of not being heard, not being respected, maybe even not being seen. In my years of practice, I […]

You have said it more times than you can count. “Sit properly.” “Stop moving.” “Just stay in one place.” And every time, it feels like your words are disappearing into thin air. In my years of working with families, this is one of the most exhausting things parents describe to me, not the big crises, […]

Globally, an estimated 8% of children and adolescents live with ADHD  and millions more show hyperactive tendencies without a formal diagnosis. (Source: ScienceDirect Umbrella Review, 2023) Yet in most homes, the response to this behaviour is still the same: repeat, correct, raise your voice, repeat again. I know this because in my 17 years of […]

Is My Child Hyper Because of Food? If your child is constantly: Then chances are someone has already said this to you: 👉 “Stop giving sugar.”👉 “It’s because of junk food.”👉 “Food is making your child hyperactive.” And as a parent especially a mother this becomes stressful. You start questioning: So let’s understand this properly […]

“Why Can’t My Child Sit Still or Focus?” If you’ve ever wondered: You’re not alone. Many parents begin their journey with confusion, frustration, and often… blame. And somewhere along the way, you may hear the word ADHD. But what does it actually mean? What Is ADHD in Children? ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition […]