#45 10 Things To Try Before Getting Your Child Diagnosed

“Something feels off with my child…”
“Is this just a phase… or something more serious?”
“Should I get them evaluated?”

When your child is struggling socially, emotionally, or behaviorally, the pressure to seek a diagnosis can feel overwhelming — from teachers, doctors, friends, even your own inner panic.

But what if we’re rushing to label what’s actually part of normal — if difficult — child development?

In this episode, I share 10 things every parent should try before going down the path of evaluation. Not to deny or delay treatment — but to slow down, reconnect, and make sure we’re not pathologizing something that’s entirely natural… and potentially solvable at home.

❤️ This is NOT about avoiding hard truths.
✅ It’s about checking the basics first. There’s a powerful bonus tip at the end that might be the most important of all — one that could completely change how your child sees themselves (and how you support them).

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Books mentioned:
Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier - https://amzn.to/4h2IYMx

What-to-Do Guides for Kids - https://amzn.to/4480ax6