Dealing with food related issues, it is more a matter of how we speak and behave about food. 

Start by modeling a positive attitude toward food yourself—enjoying a variety of foods without labeling them as “good” or “bad”, experience a meal as a pleasant moment to enjoy with your family. 

Involve your child in grocery shopping or meal prep to give them a sense of choice and autonomy. 

Avoid forcing bites or using food as a reward. Avoid comparing your child to others (friends, siblings..) to force him/her to eat. 

Instead, create a calm, pleasant atmosphere at the table and trust their natural hunger and fullness cues. The goal is to support a lifelong healthy relationship with food, not just immediate compliance.

Depending on the age and the type of reactions, it is always worthy to understand what lies underneath the current issue, as every behavior is a form of communication.

A general tip for every parent is to start talking about sexuality and healthy relationships since the children are young, avoiding to wait to do “the talk” when they are already teenagers, as every age has its own appropriate way to face this topic. If you are unsure on how to approach these topics, remember that there are specialists who can help you, first of them the pediatrician.

When you decide to talk about it, the key is to be open, nonjudgmental, and age-appropriate. Let them know you are aware of possible changes and challenges him/her may be experiencing and that you’re available to talk and ready to listen. 

Try using simple language using current events in your family life, books, or shows(tv series, news, movies) as conversation starters, commenting and including them in the conversation by asking simple questions and their opinion. 

Speak honestly but calmly, and remember it doesn’t all have to happen in one “big talk”, it is more convenient to have short, consistent conversations to build trust and comfort over time. 

Emphasize respect, consent, and emotional connection, not just the physical aspects.

First of all ask yourself what is your balance in your own experience with screens and social  media, as we adults must remember to be a role model with our own screen use.

Set clear, consistent expectations as soon as the children get the devices, and involve your child in creating screen time guidelines, discussing when, what and for how long, in consideration of the whole day routines. This gives them a sense of ownership and a clear sense of the expectations and consequences. 

Focus on balance: ensure time for sleep, physical activity, homework, and face-to-face interactions. 

Explain the “why” behind your limits (e.g., protecting their sleep or mental health).  

Do not use devices as rewards or as fillers.

Use timers or visual clues to help your children stick to the rules.

Unplug or put away the devices as soon as their time is over.

Use tools like parental controls if needed, but with transparency rather than as a surprise.

Get familiar with the app and the games they are using to be  sure of  their safeness.

Stick to the rules you created as a family.

The best way to approach this issue is to start looking for patterns. 

Occasional fatigue is normal, especially during growth spurts or stressful periods, but if your child seems consistently withdrawn, irritable, anxious, or their sleep/eating habits have changed significantly for more than a few weeks, it’s worth exploring further. 

A clear change in their habits (eatings,sleeping, free time…) might be related to many possible stressors at school, or in their relationships or interactions online, or even to internal emotional struggles (self esteem, identity, changes…). 

Start with a gentle check-in letting him/her know what you have noticed, asking how they’re feeling and if anything is bothering them and work together to build positive coping mechanisms and resilience. 

If concerns persist, don’t hesitate to reach out to a pediatrician or a counselor.

As a general tip it is important to create a positive vibe around sports and physical activities: focus on fun, not on fitness, not on competitions… 

Every child is different, some thrive in team sports, others in dancing, biking, hiking, running or even active video games. 

Frame “movement” as a way to feel good, energized, or connected, not as something they “should” do because the others are doing it. 

Celebrate efforts, offer options, and avoid comparisons to peers or siblings. 

Sometimes all it takes is finding the right activity that sparks their interest.

It might be useful to understand the reasons why there is this avoidance, as, depending on the age and personality of your children, it could be also related to possible personal and social struggles.

Kids should not feel forced to do sports or physical activities just because this is what is required, it is a choice that must involve their needs and opinions. 

Bilingualism is a gift, and children are remarkably capable of learning multiple languages from an early age.

The kid’s brain doesn’t get confused by languages and it develops specific skills to be able to adapt and use different codes in different situations. If you noticed occasional code switching or mixing words, it is a natural step into bilingual learning.

Keep the environment rich in both languages by reading books, having conversations, listening and singing songs together.

Consistency helps too: for instance, choosing the strategy called one-parent-one-language or finding specific times for each language can improve their learning. 

Support and encourage without pressuring perfection. 

Over time, your child will naturally sort out when and how to use each language.

But If you think that your child is experiencing a specific speech delay, you should seek the help of a specialized speech therapist who will guide you through this process giving techniques and strategies to help your child.