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.”