Is It School Anxiety or Something Else?
When your child is struggling at school, it can be hard to know what’s going on. You may be wondering: Is this anxiety? Is it ADHD? Is it a learning difficulty? How It Can Look Children who feel overwhelmed may: struggle to concentrate appear restless or distracted avoid schoolwork become emotional or reactive […]
When School Feels Too Much for Your Child
Some children find school overwhelming. Even when they want to do well, they may struggle to cope with: noise and sensory input social demands pressure to achieve simply being with so many people in a small space What You Might Notice school avoidance or refusal emotional exhaustion after school difficulty concentrating anxiety or physical […]
Why Is My Child Refusing to Go to School?
It can be distressing when your child refuses to go to school. You might notice: complaints of headaches or tummy aches distress in the mornings anger, tears, or complete shutdown This is often described as “school refusal” or “school avoidance“. It’s Not Just “Refusal” For many children, this isn’t about defiance. They’re not being […]
Anxiety in Children: Understanding What Your Child May Be Feeling
Many parents worry when their child seems anxious, overwhelmed, or easily upset. You might notice: meltdowns or emotional outbursts tummy aches or headaches difficulty sleeping avoiding school clinginess or withdrawal signs of stress of tension If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. What Does Anxiety Look Like in Children? Anxiety doesn’t always look like […]
Why is My Child so Anxious?
If your child seems constantly worried, sensitive, or easily overwhelmed, you may be wondering why they always seem so anxious. While you might know your child is safe, their nervous system can be bringing a different message. Common Signs of Anxiety You might notice: overthinking or worrying avoiding new situations emotional outbursts physical complaints […]
Anxiety in Children: Help for Parents
If your child seems anxious, overwhelmed, or easily upset, you’re not alone. Many children experience anxiety at different stages of development. What Anxiety Can Look Like Anxiety doesn’t always look like worry. You might notice: meltdowns or emotional outbursts tummy aches or headaches difficulty sleeping resistance to school clinginess or withdrawal teeth grinding or […]
Is it Anxiety, ADHD or Learning Difficulties?
Understanding What Might Be Going On for Your Child If your child is struggling at school, you may be wondering: Is this anxiety? Could it be ADHD? Is it dyslexia Do they have a learning difficulty Is it all of them – or even something else? Trying to make sense of this can feel confusing […]
Is My Child’s Behaviour Anxiety?
Signs of anxiety are not always obvious. Sometimes it shows up as annoying or difficult behaviour. You might see: anger or frustration defiance or resistance shutting down or withdrawing foot tapping jaw clenching or teeth grinding chewing (clothing, pens, pencils) Looking Beneath the Behaviour When a child feels overwhelmed, their behaviour is often their […]
Is ADHD a Behaviour Problem—or Something Deeper?
An holistic view of ADHD behaviours invites us to look more deeply, exploring beneath what we see on the surface. When we see behaviours like restlessness, impulsivity, or inattention, it’s natural to focus on trying to change them. But what if these behaviours are actually telling us something? Behaviour as Communication From an holistic […]
Does My Child Have ADHD? A Gentle, Holistic Perspective
Picture this… Your child is struggling at school. They’re talkative, distracted, or disruptive—and the teacher suggests an assessment for ADHD. How does that feel? You might feel relieved—finally, an explanation. Or you might feel worried, wondering if something is wrong with your child. If this is where you are, you’re not alone. What Is […]