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My first child does not want a sibling. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is five weeks pregnant and it is the second time. Our first kid is now 6.5 years old. He is totally refusing to have a sibling. He makes statements like "I do not want a brother or a sister". We are a good family like this." He says it is not a good idea to have a baby". He do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are describing in your child is the normal insecurity of the firstborn child. Whenever there is a second baby expected due to the constant attention that the coming baby gets, the first child gets insecure and feels unsafe as young children have a diff... Read Full »
My 11-year-old son is stressed about going to a new school. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an 11-year-old son. He is about to start his school. He has recently been having some stress. His father and I got divorced a few years before. He does not want to go to his father's home and misses me when he is there. He calls me every hour while there and cries himself to sle... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. You are correct. Major changes do affect children. But children are fast learners and fast adjusters. They will adjust to any given situation without much trouble, provided the right atmosphere is present. Your son i... Read Full »
Why is my daughter always sleepy and unable to focus on her studies?
Query: Hi doctor,My 14 year old daughter has some problems. She is unable to focus on studies, and she replies people without hearing them properly. She gets angry on small issues, and she is addicted to her smartphone. If we take it from her, then she becomes angry. On getting angry, she throws whatever s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing as such to worry. Children of this age group usually behave like this. This is the growing period of their life. So, you try to be a friend to them. Try to know her problems, console her, and treat her like a friend. Take her out for a picnic and indu... Read Full »