Is It More Than a Tantrum? Signs of Speech Delay and Behavior Challenges in Toddlers
If you feel like your child is melting down more often than not… if you find yourself saying “no” more than “yes”… or if you’ve started to wonder why they’re not talking like other children their age, you’re not alone. And you’re not a bad parent for asking, “Is this normal?” It’s one of the most common questions I hear from parents. Maybe your toddler seems nonverbal, doesn’t respond when you call their name, screams for no clear reason, or is rough with other children. Maybe you’ve been told they’ll “grow out of it,” but something still feels off. Maybe you just feel like you’re at your wit’s end and are searching for a different solution. Sometimes we assume the behavior is intentional. But often, these kinds of outbursts are a child’s way of communicating what they don’t yet have the words or tools to say. What […]
Is Social Media Helping or Hurting?
Social media was designed to bring us closer, but more and more, it seems to be doing the opposite. With anxiety steadily rising among teens, it’s worth asking: Is social media offering connection, or is it quietly chipping away at it?Lately, I’ve been looking more closely at the connection between social media and adolescent anxiety. A […]
What Every Parent Needs to Know to Understand the Rise in Mental Health Struggles Among European Youth
Mental health challenges are rising among kids in Europe. Discover what the latest research reveals, how it impacts your child, and practical steps you can take as a parent to support mental well-being.