Working it out...is it "normal"

It's sometimes hard to work out if your child has a behavioural/neurological problem or just "normal" with a few quirks. We all have quirks don't we? I do *grin. Maybe they are just a bit behind in development...or too far ahead in development??

Should you do anything..or wait to see if they grow out of it? Is it just a phase? Do you have friends and family telling you your child is 'fine'....even though you don't feel it?


The best way to work it out is look at how much it's affecting your lives. Does the quirky-ness or the behaviour happen all the time? Does it stop you (or make you think twice) about going shopping for example? Is is ridiculously hard to get out the front door every day? Are you avoiding certain situations because you know the likely result for your child/family?


Of course kids can bounce off the walls - all kids are full of bounce!
Lots of kids are fussy eaters.
Heaps of kids don't like loud noises.
ALL children have tantrums.
Lots of children lash out in frustration.
Lots of kids like to play on their own...or are shy.
Heaps of kids like to "be the boss".


It becomes a potential issue if it's all the time, or most of the time. Your friends and family don't live in your house and see how often the problematic behaviours occur, so well meaning advice like "oh she'll settle down", "my kids do that too" aren't always helpful.


Go with your heart. Listen to yourself as a parent.