Adolescent Self-Harm and Exposure to Harmful Online Content
Introduction A parent notices that a teenager covers much of the body even in hot weather. Another finds unexplained stains, injuries, or unusual objects but has no idea how to begin a conversation. A teenager spends hours viewing, saving, or reposting content about hopelessness, self-harm, and death. Parents may experience fear, anger, shock, guilt, […]
Teen Depression: Signs That May Be Mistaken for Laziness
Introduction A teenager who once got ready for school on time now remains in bed for hours. Assignments are unfinished, the bedroom is in disarray, and getting through an ordinary school day seems impossible. When a parent asks about homework, the teenager becomes angry and says: “Leave me alone.” Another teenager no longer sees […]
Picky Eating in Children: Defiance, Sensory Sensitivity, or a Feeding Problem?
Introduction One child eats only plain pasta, bread, and yogurt. Another refuses an entire meal after noticing a small piece of vegetable. A child cries at the sight of unfamiliar food, closes her mouth tightly, or says the smell makes her feel sick. Another stores food in his cheeks, coughs during meals, or gags […]
Childhood Aggression: Misbehavior or a Sign of a Deeper Problem?
Introduction A four-year-old hits his mother when she refuses to buy another toy. A seven-year-old loses a game, throws the pieces across the room, and kicks her sister. A ten-year-old appears calm at school but comes home exhausted, screams at minor requests, slams doors, and throws objects. Parents facing these situations may wonder: “Why […]
Hidden Signs of Autism in Girls
Introduction A girl appears quiet, polite, and academically successful at school. She follows the rules, stands near classmates, and does not create behavioural problems. When she arrives home, however, she falls apart. She cannot tolerate her uniform, family noise becomes unbearable, unexpected changes trigger intense distress, and she may cry, become irritable, or spend hours […]
ADHD, Anxiety, Sleep Deprivation, or Too Much Phone Use?
Introduction A child leaves homework unfinished, loses belongings, appears not to listen, resists starting tasks, and becomes distracted by nearly everything around them. A parent or teacher may quickly conclude: “I think this child has ADHD.” During adolescence, the pattern may look different: the teenager spends hours on a phone struggles to focus on […]