As Sarah’s thought pattern and mind raced at the speed of light, she began to question SR: “Has your daddy bought you special gifts lately? Has he shown you extra special love by getting closer and closer to you? I know you told me you’ve been having nightmares and bed wetting iss...
The diagnosis forced his young child to become more responsible than one is typically prepared to be at that age. “You would never think that a 6-year-old would have to all of a sudden be conscious of what they ate,” Usher explains. “Those are the last things that you're thinking ...
Sudden absenteeism, decline in school performance Substance abuse, running away, recklessness, suicide attempts Sleep disturbance, fear of bedtime, nightmares, bed wetting (at advanced age) Sexual acting out, excessive masturbation Unusual or repetitive soothing behaviors (hand-washing, pacing, rocking, ...
Signs of neglect in children or teens(21):Children and teens who experience neglect may have a sudden change in behavior or academic performance. They may also have an ongoing medical problem that isn’t being addressed. You may also notice they are watchful, as if expecting the worst, often...
Treating Hard to Control Bedwetting Although bedwetting can be hard to control, it is easier if your child understands that it is not their fault and that they will almost certainly eventually outgrow it and stay dry at night. All kids wet the bed when they are younger. ...
While some kids are more open, not every child will approach you and say they’re stressed or feeling down, so pay attention. Potential red flags of childhood anxiety could include:Bedwetting Sudden behavioral changes Difficulty concentrating Hoarding items that seem insignificant Withdrawing ...
poor quality sleep, or frequent nightmares. This could result in your child being always tired. Some children who are being bullied even regress to bedwetting. If your child has any of these symptoms, pay attention. Even if they’re not signs of bullying, they could be symptoms of a serio...
“If ignored, toxic stress from witnessing or experiencing traumatic events can lead to an increase in bed-wetting, self-harm, aggressive or withdrawn behaviour, depression, substance abuse and, at worst, suicide,” she added. Children from a primary school in Chimanimani carry water to assist ...
Children of all ages can have accidents in bed. A stomach bug or bed-wetting episode necessitates cleaning of the mattress. Be sure to choose a mattress that can be washed. This means that you can spot-clean, sanitize and vacuum the mattress without damaging it. A waterproof mattress is ...
Bedwetting Increased urinary urgency and frequency Depression Deteriorating school performance Dyslexia and other learning difficulties It is an important clue if these symptoms seem to begin out of nowhere. For example, a child who is doing well in school suddenly develops learning difficulties. Or a...