When a friend recently shared that she wouldn’t let her 8-year-old son, Riaan, walk alone to a neighbour’s house, it struck me how much childhood has changed. Growing up surrounded by stories of missing kids, many parents today understandably feel the world outside is full of unseen dangers. So instead of playing outside with neighbourhood friends,…

“Can I skip piano class today? Tara and Anya were mean to me yesterday.” “Krisha is not my best friend anymore.” “Arnav said that I am crazy.” For a parent, it is heartbreaking to hear such statements from their children. Friendships are an important part of childhood as they teach social skills to kids. Ironically, they aren't always…

When 6-year-old Krisha came home from school in tears, her mother, Meera, got concerned and asked what had happened. Krisha explained that her best friend had refused to share a toy and said, “You’re not my friend anymore.” Instead of brushing it off, Meera sat down with her and said, “That must’vehurt.Try thinking about why your…

When Zayn turned 14, his parents noticed something unusual. He had always been energetic, but now, he seemed constantly overwhelmed. His schoolwork often piled up, not because he didn’t care, but because he kept forgetting deadlines or getting distracted halfway through. His mood swings became intense. They shifted from excitement to irritation in minutes. At first,…

"Doing good feels good," 11-year-old Aryan said with a quiet smile after helping his friend understand a tricky science concept over the phone. His mother was pleasantly surprised. She was surprised not just by what he did, but by how he felt about it. Curious, she asked him, “Where did you learn that, this idea of…

Little children are curious, but children with ADHD are inherently more curious. They become impatient when it comes to doing interesting things. They dislike boring or repetitive activities. This becomes stressful for parents because it turns routine tasks into battles. Children with ADHD are often seen arguing or throwing tantrums to get out of such…

Bedtime struggles are a familiar scene for many parents of children with ADHD. “Every night is a battle,” one parent shared. “He just won’t settle. He’s up, moving, and even when he’s in bed, his mind seems wide awake.” This scenario resonates with countless families. For kids with ADHD, bedtime often feels less like winding…

When Zayn turned 14, his parents noticed something unusual. He had always been energetic, but now, he seemed constantly overwhelmed. His schoolwork often piled up, not because he didn’t care, but because he kept forgetting deadlines or getting distracted halfway through. His mood swings became intense. They shifted from excitement to irritation in minutes. At first,…

At school, 8-year-old Aarav tries hard to pay attention. Math problems blur into a mess of numbers for him. By the time he understood the instructions, the class had moved on. Aarav finds it difficult to sit quietly. He is always fidgeting with something. He is unable to channel the overwhelming energy that is inside…

At school, 8-year-old Aarav tries hard to pay attention. Math problems blur into a mess of numbers for him. By the time he understood the instructions, the class had moved on. Aarav finds it difficult to sit quietly. He is always fidgeting with something. He is unable to channel the overwhelming energy that is inside…

Little Aarav’s face lights up every afternoon as his mother props up the tablet on the couch. The screen flickers on, and there she is Grandma, waving excitedly from hundreds of miles away. “Hi my little munchkin!” she coos, blowing him a big, exaggerated kiss. Aarav starts giggling and smacks his tiny hands against the screen.…

Sixteen-year-old Meera was once confident in her looks until Instagram entered her life. At first, it was just fun selfies with friends. But soon, flawless influencers and beauty filters made her see her reflection as average. One filter helped her smoothen her skin and sharpened her features. She barely recognized herself, but she liked how it…