Category: Couples Therapy

Apna bachpan yaad hai? Hamare parents ne kai baar bola hoga — “Bachpan mein sabhi aise hote hain, theek ho jaayega.” And honestly, unki baat mein pyaar toh tha, lekin aaj ke zamane mein sirf pyaar kaafi nahi hai — clarity bhi zaroori hai.

This question, “Is it just a phase?”, is one of the most common and important doubts I hear from parents. And if you’ve been wondering the same about your child, aap akelay nahi ho.

Let’s break it down together — one step at a time. Scientifically. Compassionately. No jargon. Just a real conversation that might bring you clarity and peace

Sabhi bachhe alag hote hain — True or just comfort talk?

Yes — it’s true that every child develops at their own pace. Some walk at 10 months, some at 15. Some speak by 1.5 years, others by 2. But there’s a range of normal. Science calls these developmental milestones — important markers to help us catch when a child might need extra support.

For example, if your child is:

• • Not making eye contact
  • Doesn’t respond to name by 12 months
  • Is not pointing or waving by 15 months
  • Hasn’t spoken meaningful words by 18–24 months
  • Repeats phrases but doesn’t use them to communicate
  • Can’t sit still for even a few minutes
  • Lines up toys, flaps hands, or avoids interaction

Yeh sirf “alag” hona nahi hai — yeh developmental red flags ho sakte hain. Not labels, not judgments — just signals. Aur jitni jaldi hum in par kaam karein, utna accha outcome hota hai.

It’s Not Just Behavior — It’s Brain Wiring

Neurodevelopmental disorders — like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Learning Disabilities (LD) — parenting se nahi hote. Inka base hota hai brain wiring, genetics, sometimes early birth-related complications or environmental influences.

Indian parents often hear or think:

• “Ladka hai, isliye late bol raha hai.”
• “Ghar mein sab late bolte hain.”
• “Shayad TV zyada dekh liya.”
• “Main working mom hoon, meri wajah se toh nahi?”

Please remember: Blame doesn’t help. Awareness does. Yeh kisi ka fault nahi hai — but knowing early helps us give the child the right tools to thrive.

Why Waiting Can Hurt

Kai baar relatives ya even doctors bolte hain, “Waqt ke saath theek ho jaata hai.”

But science tells us something else. The brain is most adaptable — neuroplastic — in the first 5–6 years of life. After that, it’s like clay that begins to harden.

Studies show that children who receive support before the age of 3 show significantly better long-term outcomes in language, attention, behavior, and social development.

But what if I’m overthinking?

That’s a genuine fear many parents share — “Kahi main overreact toh nahi kar rahi?”

Think of it this way — agar aapke bacche ko blurred vision ho, aap uska eyesight test karwaate ho na? Evaluation means clarity. If everything’s fine, you get peace. If there’s a concern, you get time to act.

How Can Homeopathy Help — Scientifically?

Once we know what we’re dealing with, the next step is support.

This is where integrative care, including homeopathy, comes in. Now, I want to be very clear — homeopathy is not a replacement for therapies like speech, occupational therapy, or special education. But what it does offer is internal support to the child’s nervous system.

Homeopathic medicines are selected based on the child’s complete symptom picture — not just the diagnosis, but the child’s unique personality, fears, sleep, digestion, and emotional responses.

Emerging research shows that:

• Homeopathy can help regulate sensory processing, especially in hypersensitive children.
• It may help in improving sleep, anxiety, attention span, and emotional control — all crucial for learning.
• Children receiving homeopathic care alongside therapies often show faster emotional settling and better engagement in sessions.

The goal is not to “cure” the child — the goal is to support their nervous system, reduce stress responses, improve adaptability, and gently assist development from the inside out.

Most importantly, homeopathy is safe, gentle, and non-toxic, making it ideal for growing brains and bodies.

What You Can Do Today

Start observing and noting patterns in your child over a few weeks.

Consult a developmental expert, not just a general pediatrician.

Don’t delay screening — tools like M-CHAT or Conners Scale are simple and available in many clinics.

Consider integrative support, including homeopathy, alongside therapy.

Trust yourself. You know your child best.

From Confusion to Clarity

I’ve seen non-verbal 3-year-olds become confident communicators.

I’ve seen children once lost in their own world slowly but surely begin to respond, connect, and even shine.

Kya yeh overnight hua? Nahi. Yeh hua because parents didn’t ignore their doubts — they acted on them.

So if you’re asking yourself, “Is this just a phase?” — it’s time to trust that instinct. Because early action is not fear — it’s faith in your child’s potential.

Let’s make decisions not out of panic, but out of informed compassion.