Why Does My Child.....?

💜 Welcome to 'Why Does My Child…?!'💜

(Answers for parents googling at 2am)

If you’ve ever typed “why does my child…?!” into Google while questioning your life choices — welcome. You’re in the right place.

These questions are common, real, and not a sign you’re failing.
This hub explains confusing behaviours with compassion, clarity, and zero judgement.

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🚽 Toilet & Potty Training Struggles

👉 Why Does My Child Only Poo In A Nappy?
👉 Why Does My Child Hate The Toilet?

(Fear, sensory overwhelm, pressure, interoception, and why toilets can feel unsafe)

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😩 Meltdowns & Big Reactions

👉 Why Does My Child Meltdown Over Small Things?

(Why “tiny” problems feel HUGE to a sensitive nervous system)

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🔁 Routine, Change & Transitions

(Control, predictability, and nervous system safety)

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😴 Sleep & Bedtime Struggles

(Overstimulation, regulation, and sleep pressure)

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🧦 Sensory Sensitivities

(Touch, sound, body awareness, and sensory overload)

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🍽️ Food & Eating Challenges

(Sensory aversions, pressure, and control)

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🏠 Behaviour At Home vs Outside

(Safety, emotional release, and masking)

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🧠 Emotional & Nervous System Support

(Regulation, overwhelm, and emotional processing)

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✨ Coming Soon

More Why Does My Child… answers are added regularly.
This page will grow as your child grows — and as more parents ask the same questions you are.

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🤍 A Gentle Reminder

Your child isn’t broken.
You’re not doing it wrong.
And understanding comes before fixing.