As a psychologist, I can tell you with certainty  raising a hyperactive child is one of the most demanding things a parent can do. And I don’t say that lightly. These children don’t slow down. They don’t quietly sit with a toy...

When “Sit Still” Becomes a Daily Struggle If you find yourself saying “Sit properly!”, “Stay in one place!” or “Why can’t you just sit quietly?” multiple times a day, you’re not alone. Many parents, especially mothers, feel exhausted managing a child...

A mother sat across from me in my consulting room, and before she said a single word about her son, she told me something else. She told me about her mother-in-law. About the WhatsApp messages from her sister. About the long dinner table silence that...

Few things feel heavier than repeated messages from school: “We need to talk about your child’s behavior.” Once may feel manageable.Twice feels worrying.Repeated complaints feel overwhelming. You may feel embarrassed, anxious, or defensive.And sometimes...

In my years of working with children and families, one of the most common things I hear from parents is this: “I just don’t understand why he can’t sit still for five minutes.” Or, “She’s been told so many times ...