Understanding Emotions in ADHD: Tips to Manage Emotional Dysregulation
People with ADHD often face emotional dysregulation, especially when it comes to understanding the emotions in ADHD. For kids and teens, this can mean having big feelings that come on quickly and are hard to control. Picture a typical school day where a small comment from a friend can suddenly feel like a huge deal,
Building Emotional Resilience in Kids: Mastering the Regulation of Emotion
The regulation of emotion, known as emotion regulation, entails the capacity to modulate our emotional responses. Mastery in this area is vital for maintaining mental health, nurturing relationships, and enhancing one’s quality of life. Many of the children and teens I work with struggle with emotion regulation abilities and that can have a negative affect
Unraveling Hyperactivity: Decoding Symptoms, Uncovering Causes, and Discovering Solutions
Hyperactivity involves constant movement and impulsivity, making it hard to stay still. It differs from usual high energy by disrupting daily life. While this behavior is often seen in ADHD symptoms and those with an ADHD diagnosis, a child’s symptoms may be the result of other issues. Getting to the root cause of hyperactive behaviors
Supporting Your Child: Executive Functioning Autism Guide
Executive functioning is like the brain’s management system that helps us handle everyday tasks and make decisions. It allows you to plan a family outing, keep track of your to-do list, and stay focused on a project. For a child with executive functioning (EF) dysfunction or executive function disorder, everyday tasks can become a real
Strep Throat OCD: Understanding the Connection and Treatment Options
Curious about the link between strep throat and OCD symptoms in children? For some, an immune reaction to a strep infection may inadvertently target the brain, leading to abrupt onset of OCD signs. This nightmarish condition is referred to as PANDAS and affects more children than most realize. PANS/PANDAS families come from all over the
How to Manage High Functioning Anxiety in Teens
High functioning anxiety is like the sneaky ninja of mental health—quietly working behind the scenes while you keep everything looking picture-perfect on the outside. Now, imagine being a teenager and dealing with it. You’re expected to ace every test, be everyone’s best friend, and somehow stay cool while doing it all. You seem to have
Signs of Autism Recovery in Children: Creating Better Treatment Outcomes
Navigating the world of autism as a parent can be both challenging and rewarding. Each day brings new experiences and learning opportunities, often requiring parents to adapt their approaches and strategies to meet their child’s unique needs. The hope for significant improvements or “recovery” is a common goal among many families, as they strive for
6 Easy Exercises to Teach Kids How to Think Flexibly
As a parent, you’ve probably seen your child freeze up when things don’t go as planned—a sudden change in routine, a tricky problem at school, or even just a disagreement with a friend. It’s frustrating to watch, especially when you know they’re capable of so much more. But here’s the good news: with a little
The Overlap Between ADHD and Executive Function Deficits
Do you ever feel like your kid is just being lazy? Parents often come to me, frustrated that their kids aren’t getting things done, and it’s no surprise—those failing grades and constant clashes at home say it all. It’s a common frustration, but here’s the reality check: what might seem like laziness could actually be
Does ADHD Medication Help Executive Functioning?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often goes hand-in-hand with executive functioning (EF) challenges—those crucial mental skills like working memory, flexible thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control. While medications are commonly used to manage ADHD symptoms, it’s essential to understand that they don’t directly improve executive functioning and can have unwanted side effects. The real key to helping kids
Understanding Emotions in ADHD: Tips to Manage Emotional Dysregulation
People with ADHD often face emotional dysregulation, especially when it comes to understanding the emotions in ADHD. For kids and teens, this can mean having big feelings that come on quickly and are hard to control. Picture a typical school day where a small comment from a friend can suddenly
Building Emotional Resilience in Kids: Mastering the Regulation of Emotion
The regulation of emotion, known as emotion regulation, entails the capacity to modulate our emotional responses. Mastery in this area is vital for maintaining mental health, nurturing relationships, and enhancing one’s quality of life. Many of the children and teens I work with struggle with emotion regulation abilities and that
Unraveling Hyperactivity: Decoding Symptoms, Uncovering Causes, and Discovering Solutions
Hyperactivity involves constant movement and impulsivity, making it hard to stay still. It differs from usual high energy by disrupting daily life. While this behavior is often seen in ADHD symptoms and those with an ADHD diagnosis, a child’s symptoms may be the result of other issues. Getting to the
Supporting Your Child: Executive Functioning Autism Guide
Executive functioning is like the brain’s management system that helps us handle everyday tasks and make decisions. It allows you to plan a family outing, keep track of your to-do list, and stay focused on a project. For a child with executive functioning (EF) dysfunction or executive function disorder, everyday
Strep Throat OCD: Understanding the Connection and Treatment Options
Curious about the link between strep throat and OCD symptoms in children? For some, an immune reaction to a strep infection may inadvertently target the brain, leading to abrupt onset of OCD signs. This nightmarish condition is referred to as PANDAS and affects more children than most realize. PANS/PANDAS families
How to Manage High Functioning Anxiety in Teens
High functioning anxiety is like the sneaky ninja of mental health—quietly working behind the scenes while you keep everything looking picture-perfect on the outside. Now, imagine being a teenager and dealing with it. You’re expected to ace every test, be everyone’s best friend, and somehow stay cool while doing it
Signs of Autism Recovery in Children: Creating Better Treatment Outcomes
Navigating the world of autism as a parent can be both challenging and rewarding. Each day brings new experiences and learning opportunities, often requiring parents to adapt their approaches and strategies to meet their child’s unique needs. The hope for significant improvements or “recovery” is a common goal among many
6 Easy Exercises to Teach Kids How to Think Flexibly
As a parent, you’ve probably seen your child freeze up when things don’t go as planned—a sudden change in routine, a tricky problem at school, or even just a disagreement with a friend. It’s frustrating to watch, especially when you know they’re capable of so much more. But here’s the
The Overlap Between ADHD and Executive Function Deficits
Do you ever feel like your kid is just being lazy? Parents often come to me, frustrated that their kids aren’t getting things done, and it’s no surprise—those failing grades and constant clashes at home say it all. It’s a common frustration, but here’s the reality check: what might seem
Does ADHD Medication Help Executive Functioning?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often goes hand-in-hand with executive functioning (EF) challenges—those crucial mental skills like working memory, flexible thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control. While medications are commonly used to manage ADHD symptoms, it’s essential to understand that they don’t directly improve executive functioning and can have unwanted side effects. The
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