Does your child suddenly complain of stomachaches, headaches, or panic before school? School refusal is not always “bad behaviour” or laziness. In some children and teenagers, it may be linked to anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or deeper distress they may not know how to express.

IAnd because these symptoms often overlap with stress or anxiety, many women spend months wondering if what they’re feeling is “normal.” In this blog, we explore how perimenopause may contribute to brain fog, low mood, and sleep disruption, and when it may help to seek support.