Why is my child struggling?
Children possess a limited capacity for introspection and often struggle to express their emotions verbally. Consequently, they may exhibit various behaviors as a way of coping with feelings they cannot fully identify or articulate.
These behavioral expressions can take many forms:
aggressive lashing out physically or verbally, hyperactive. withdrawn, dreamy, tearful… However, it’s essential to recognize that these behaviors do not pinpoint the exact issue. Instead, they signal that the child is experiencing stress or emotional distress.
There is significant overlap in the behaviors exhibited by children with diverse diagnoses, such as autism, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, dyslexia etc. Our role as caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals, is to decode these behavioral cues and offer understanding, support, and effective strategies to help children navigate their emotional landscape.
Underlying Triggers
For example, a child may be inattentive because he did not get enough sleep, or perhaps she is being bullied, or maybe he has ADHD, or he can’t focus because he is worried about his parents arguing, or maybe she has become anemic as a consequence of eating poorly? …. Finding out what the underlying problems are and developing strategies to overcome them are my passions.
"A Childs mental health is as important as their physical health"
Dr. Eva Perez
Homeopathic Paediatrician
