Parenting a child with ADHD can be joyful, exhausting, rewarding, and overwhelming—sometimes all within the same hour.

Young children feel things deeply. Whether it’s excitement, frustration, worry, or sadness, their emotional world can be intense—and sometimes unpredictable.

Many teenagers set high standards for themselves. But for some, those standards become rigid, unrealistic, and self-punishing. Perfectionism in teens often hides behind good results, tidy bedrooms, or achievement—but underneath may be anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout.

Some children seem confident and capable on the outside, but inside they carry a harsh inner voice that’s constantly criticising them. They might call themselves “stupid,” “rubbish,” or say they “always get things wrong.”

Perfectionism is often misunderstood. On the surface, it can look like ambition, attention to detail, or having high standards. But underneath, it’s frequently driven by fear—of failure, of not being good enough, of being judged.

Anxiety is a normal part of being human. It’s our body’s natural response to danger—our internal alarm system. A certain level of anxiety can even be helpful.