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24 Feb 2026

The Hyperactive Child’s Diet: Foods That Help (and Hurt) Focus and Behavior

Today, I’m going to share something that could change your daily battles with your hyperactive child  not overnight, but gradually and genuinely. I’m talking about food. And before you roll your eyes thinking this is another ‘eliminate sugar and everything will be fine’ lecture  it’s not. The relationship between diet and hyperactive behavior is far […]

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21 May 2026

Does Food Affect Hyperactivity in Children? What Parents Should Know

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 […]
is it baby blues or postpartum depression

Mother's Mental Health

9 May 2026

Is It Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? A Psychologist Explains

In my 20 years of working with families, one of the most common conversations I find myself having is with new mothers who are quietly struggling  and quietly wondering if something is wrong with them. They’ve just brought a new life into the world. Everyone around them is celebrating. And yet, they feel sad, exhausted, […]
postpartum depression

Mother's Mental Health

5 May 2026

Postpartum Depression: What Every New Mother Needs to Know (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)

In my twenty years of working with parents, one of the most painful things I witnessed is a mother sitting across from me exhausted, tearful, and convinced that something is fundamentally wrong with her. Not her hormones. Not her circumstances. Her. She had a baby she wanted. She has people around her who love her. […]
how to protect your mental health

Mother's Mental Health

2 May 2026

How to Protect Your Mental Health, When You’re a Working Mother

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that working mothers carry. It is not just physical tiredness  though that is very real. It is the exhaustion of never fully being off duty. Of finishing a full day of work and walking into a second shift at home. Of lying awake at night mentally running through […]
Things to Consider When Choosing a School for Your Hyperactive

Hyperactivity & ADHDToddler Parenting

29 Apr 2026

Things to Consider When Choosing a School for Your Hyperactive Child

Will This School Understand My Child… or Label Them? Choosing a school is already a big decision.But when your child is hyperactive, it becomes even more emotional. You’re not just looking for academics anymore.You’re asking deeper questions: If you’re thinking like this, you’re not overthinking you’re being a conscious parent. Why the Right School Matters […]
why the best mothers feel the most guilt

Mother's Mental Health

28 Apr 2026

Why You Feel Like a Bad Mother Even When You’re Doing Everything Right

You remembered the permission slip. You stayed up researching the best nutrition for your child’s age. You apologised after you raised your voice  and then spent the next two hours replaying the moment, wondering if the damage was already done. You are doing everything right. And somehow, you still feel like you are getting it […]

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