“Do your homework.” “Clean your room.” “Hurry up.” For most parents, these are everyday requests. But if you have a child with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile, these simple demands can trigger extreme anxiety and an overwhelming need to avoid them at all costs. It can be confusing and frustrating, often looking like defiance
In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere. From tablets and smartphones to computers and televisions, managing a child’s screen access can feel like a constant challenge. As parents and guardians, we want to make informed choices that support healthy development without completely shutting out the digital world. These recommendations, based on global child health guidelines
Have you ever met a toddler who could read words long before they could speak in full sentences? Or a young child who can decode complex text with stunning accuracy, yet struggles to explain what they just read? This fascinating and often misunderstood profile is known as hyperlexia. On the surface, it can look like