You love them so much and know everybody else, should, too. They are unique, have their own way of doing things, and keep you on your toes. Their individual differences make them who they are! But sometimes those differences can be hard to manage. When the meltdowns are outnumbering the easy times, if they're having trouble making or keeping friends, or when you find yourself dreading the next email or phone call from school about their behavior, it's time to get some help. Kids don't want to be in trouble. They're just using what they know to show us they need support.

Big life changes are hard for adults, and can be even harder for children. They may not understand the same way we do, but are affected just as deeply. Death, separation and/or divorce, losing jobs/homes/pets/family members, and suffering or witnessing abuse are all hard to navigate.

Maybe your child isn't meeting "normal" developmental milestones (and your pediatrician is telling you not to worry). Adoption or foster care may be part of your child's history. They may be saying they want to be known as a different gender.