Although you might want your child’s life to be filled with everything wonderful, this is not always the case. Instead, throughout your child’s life, you will have to cope with typical childhood issues. Rather than being completely overwhelmed by them when they occur, here is a list of some of the most common childhood problems and what you can do about them.  

  • Birth Injuries 

The possibility of your baby being injured during their birth is many parents’ worst nightmare. Significant birth injuries include erb’s palsy, brain damage, cerebral palsy and Group B Streptococcal infection. While you may feel as if you are helpless in the face of your child’s potentially avoidable birth injury, this is not the case. If your child has suffered from a birth injury which could have been prevented, it is paramount that you seek legal advice from lawyers such as Diane Rostron, who can help your family to get the compensation that they deserve. Compensation is available following these serious incidents to cover the lifelong cost of care to meet your child’s complex needs.

  • Language Delay 

With many parents comparing their child’s development with each other, it can be worrying when your child shows a delay in their language acquisition. Although every child develops at a different rate, and this is not normally something to worry about, a delay in their ability to learn language could also show an underlying issue, such as a hearing impairment or a cleft palate. If your child is showing signs of language delay, they will usually be referred to speech and language therapy, where a professional can help them overcome the barriers that are preventing them from communicating. 

  • Behavioral Issues

As your child gets older, they may start to display behavioral issues. Although no child is perfect, some behavioral issues are more difficult to handle than others, and you might be desperate to erase these issues before they become problems in later life. Then, you should try to deal with behavioral problems by talking about them with your child, by avoiding reacting to them in anger or with a great deal of frustration, and by rewarding them for more positive behavior. 

  • Bullying

When your child starts school, it might not only be their academic ability that you might be worried about, but also their experiences with other children. Although 20% of kids aged 12-18 experience bullying across the USA, bullying often starts at a younger age, and can have a lifelong impact on your child. For instance, your child may develop issues with low self-esteem and confidence and it can even affect their physical health in adulthood. Then, you should always speak to the school if your child is being bullied, and make sure that your child knows that they can talk to you if something is wrong. 

  • Shyness

Shyness is incredibly common in younger children, and some kids are more prone to being shy than others, but shyness is also a trait that can last for many more years if you are unable to help your kids to overcome their fears now. You can help your kids to overcome shyness by encouraging them to do things for themselves, by staying calm and discussing situations with them, and by introducing new situations to your child often.