Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear and avoidance of situations or places that may be difficult to escape, such as crowds, public transportation, or open spaces. People with agoraphobia may feel trapped or helpless in these situations. On the other hand, social anxiety disorder involves intense fear and avoidance of social situations, such as …
As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child thrive and overcome the unique challenges they face. If your child is struggling with clinical issues such as ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, or other mental health conditions, you understand just how important it is to support their well-being in every way possible. One …
90 Simple Tips to Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters in Kids and Teens Read More »
When a child has a mental health condition or a special need, it is crucial for parents to understand all the potential factors that may contribute to their child’s health and well-being. That means a parent in their own educational journey may have heard about genetic mutations that affect mental health. MTHFR genetic mutations are …
Having a child who leans toward the negative or is outright a “no!” kind of kid can challenge parents. The brain’s negativity bias is a piece of this puzzle as to why your child is a glass-half-empty type of kid (and maybe you, too!). Summer was an anxious teen with perfectionistic tendencies. Her parents came …
Nixing the Negativity Bias in our Kids and Parenting Read More »
Kids often experience emotional upset, but some highly sensitive children are prone to frequent, intense overreactions to seemingly benign everyday problems. This can lead to serious behavioral problems and emotional dysregulation that can be hard to manage. The parent of a highly sensitive child is at greater risk of stress because of the emotional rollercoaster …
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy (PEMF) is an integrative tool and type of therapy that has been gaining popularity for the treatment of various health conditions, including Lyme Disease because it is safe, effective, and easy to use. I use PEMF with clients all over the world and created the trademarked protocols in our portable PEMF …
Being a parent of a child with special needs, behavioral, or mental health issues can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it can also be lonely and isolating at times. From friends to family members or even your spouse, finding people who really get your kid and how they need to be supported is …
The symptoms of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often arise due to brain dysregulation. In these disorders, specific brain regions fail to work optimally to process behavioral or emotional control and mental functioning. While brain dysregulation is more apparent in ASD than in ADHD, both conditions show chaos in the …
This is a 3-Part Series on Improving Parent-Child CommunicationWhy Parent and Child Communication Breaks DownWhat Should I Do When Communication Is Broken Down With My Teen or Child? Improving communication between parents and their children or teens is essential for creating strong and supportive relationships. Regardless of parenting style, when parents and children communicate effectively, …
15 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen Read More »
This is a 3-Part Series on Improving Parent-Child Communication 15 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen When communication between parents and teenagers breaks down, it can be a challenging and frustrating experience for both parties. However, it is important to remember that communication breakdowns are a normal part of any relationship and …
What Should I Do When Communication Is Broken Down With My Teen or Child? Read More »
The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.
