Dr. Seema Joshi Child Care Clinic

Common Parental Concerns

Common Parental Concerns

As parents, questions and worries about your child’s health, growth, and behaviour are natural. From fever and vaccination to nutrition, sleep, and developmental milestones, no concern is too small. We encourage open conversation and believe that addressing your doubts early helps your child thrive.

Click below on the tab as per your child’s age for more details.  

Concerns –

1.⁠ ⁠Feeding difficulties
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Poor weight gains
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Excessive sleepiness or irritability

Services –

1.⁠ ⁠Newborn check-up
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Growth and development assessment
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Feeding assessment
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Jaundice screening

Concerns –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Delay in smiling, babbling, sitting, crawling
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Poor feeding or vomiting
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Not responding to sounds or faces
Services –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Well-baby assessments (monthly/bi-monthly)
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Immunizations
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Growth & developmental tracking
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Vision/hearing screening
Concerns –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Speech delay
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Aggressive behavior
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Lack of eye contact
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Sleep or eating issues      
Services –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Routine check-ups every 3–6 months
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, etc.)
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Speech & language screening
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Early dental referral
Concerns –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Speech or social delays
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Hyperactivity or attention issues
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Toilet training difficulties  
Services –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Annual wellness exams
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Vision & hearing testing
3.⁠ ⁠⁠School readiness assessment
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Immunizations (DTaP, Polio boosters)
Concerns –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Vision/hearing updates
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Sports physicals
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Trouble in school
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Bullying or low self-esteem
5.⁠ ⁠⁠Weight gain or loss
6.⁠ ⁠⁠Screen time habits            
 
Services –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Annual check-ups
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Learning & behaviour evaluations
 
Concerns –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Early or delayed puberty
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Anxiety, mood swings
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Peer pressure, social withdrawal
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Hygiene concerns
Services –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Puberty & growth monitoring
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Emotional & mental health screening
3.⁠ ⁠⁠HPV vaccine
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Lifestyle counselling (nutrition, sleep, activity)
 
Concerns –
 
1.⁠ ⁠Risk-taking behavior
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Depression, self-harm signs
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Body image issues
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Academic or social stress 
Services –
1.⁠ ⁠Annual physical checkup
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Reproductive health discussion
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Mental health support
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Substance use screening