By YouBYou Mindset Coaching You hear it all the time: “They’re no problem here.” “They’re quiet, polite, getting on with things.” And then at home? Everything unravels. Anger. Tears. Shutdown. Silence. A completely different child. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and your teenager isn’t being difficult. They’re likely masking all day… and releasing it all with you. What is Masking? Masking is when a teenager suppresses how they really feel or behave to fit in, avoid

By YouBYou Mindset Coaching “I feel sick.” “I just can’t do it.” “Please don’t make me go.” For many families, school mornings or the night before become a daily battle—tears, anxiety, shutdowns or complete refusal. This isn’t defiance. This isn’t laziness. This is a child telling you: “Something doesn’t feel safe.” What is School Refusal? Often referred to as emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), school refusal happens when a child experiences such high levels of distre

By YouBYou Mindset Coaching If your daughter comes home upset about friendships, suddenly doubts herself or seems desperate to “fit in”… there may be something deeper going on. Something often unspoken in girls’ friendship groups: the “Queen Bee” dynamic. What is the “Queen Bee” Effect? It’s when one girl holds social power in a group—deciding who’s “in,” who’s “out,” and what’s acceptable. It’s not always obvious bullying. It can look subtle, quiet and confusing: ●Excluding

By YouBYou Mindset Coaching If your Year 6 son feels moodier, more reactive, or suddenly harder to read… you’re not imagining it. Something real is happening. The Hormone Shift is Starting Around ages 10–11, boys begin early stages of puberty. This means a rise in hormones like testosterone—and that directly impacts mood, energy and behaviour. Boys can experience increased irritability and frustration. Emotional reactions may feel bigger—but harder for them to express Energy

By YouBYou Mindset Coaching. If you’re parenting a neurodiverse child, you already know this: It’s not just “a bad day.” It’s not just “big emotions.” It can feel like everything is more intense, more exhausting and harder to navigate—for them and for you. And while others may see behaviour… you’re seeing the daily reality of a child trying to cope in a world that doesn’t always fit them. Understanding Neurodiversity (and Why It Matters) Neurodiversity includes children with

By YouBYou Mindset Coaching Friendship struggles can hit children hard—but for some, even the smallest perceived rejection feels overwhelming. Not being picked, a delayed reply, a whisper across the playground… it can spiral quickly into tears, anger or complete withdrawal. This isn’t “overreacting.” It’s often something deeper: rejection sensitivity. What is Rejection Sensitivity? Rejection sensitivity is when a child intensely fears, expects or overinterprets rejection—even