Raising a child with special needs can be a challenging journey that requires patience, understanding, and an enormous amount of love. It is a journey that can bring a family together and make them stronger, but it can also significantly strain a marriage. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health (2010), the
The Power of Magnesium for Children’s Mental Health and Behavior
The Power of Magnesium for Children’s Mental Health and Behavior Think of magnesium as a silent superhero that’s always working behind the scenes to keep your child’s brain ticking along nicely. This incredible mineral has its hands in many of the brain’s backstage operations, including making mood-regulating chemical messengers, known as neurotransmitters. When the magnesium
5 Ways to Calm Your Limbic System
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or negative emotions that seem to take control of your life? Or maybe your child is emotionally reactive, angry or easily upset? An overactive limbic system often drives these feelings. The limbic system is that part of the brain regulating our emotional responses. Julia struggled with anxiety
504 for Executive Functioning: Helping Your Child Succeed in School
Executive functioning skills are essential for academic success, but many students struggle with these skills. As a parent, it can be challenging to watch your child struggle with planning, organization, time management, and other executive functioning skills that are necessary for good grades. Fortunately, there are options available to help your child, including a 504
Co-Regulation and Parenting: Sharing Your CALM
Parenting is a rewarding but challenging journey that requires us to guide our children as they navigate the ups and downs of life. One of the most important skills we can teach our children is emotional regulation, which is the ability to manage big feelings and stay calm in the face of challenges. However, teaching
The Surprising Connection Between Insomnia and Attention
Is your child struggling to focus during the day due to lack of sleep? Do they usually find it hard to fall asleep at night despite being exhausted? Maybe your child wakes up exhausted after tossing and turning all night? Then they may have a sleeping disorder like insomnia. Insomnia affects millions of people, including
What are the Signs of Magnesium Deficiency?
Magnesium plays a crucial role in brain and mental health. Studies have shown that daily magnesium intake decreases depression and anxiety in adults (Jacka et al., 2009). On the other hand, low magnesium levels are linked to callous or unemotional traits in children. Maintaining your child’s magnesium normal range through diet or supplements to support
ADD vs. ADHD: How They Impact Learning
Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children and teens. These conditions can significantly impact academic and social functioning, making it challenging for diagnosed persons to achieve their full potential. This blog will give you a quick overview of ADD vs. ADHD, including
39 Shocking and Sad Children’s Mental Health Statistics (2023)
Children and teens are not exempt from mental health issues, which affect people of all ages. Sadly, the statistics surrounding children’s mental health are particularly alarming. There has been an increase in anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders among children in recent years and the pandemic only added fuel to the fire. It is
A Teacher’s Guide to 504 Plans
What is a 504 Plan? A 504 plan is a legal document developed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that provides equal access to educational programs and activities for students with disabilities. The purpose of a 504 plan is to ensure that students with attention, learning, social, behavioral, or emotional issues receive accommodations that
Raising a child with special needs can be a challenging journey that requires patience, understanding, and an enormous amount of love. It is a journey that can bring a family together and make them stronger, but it can also significantly strain a marriage. According to a study by the National
The Power of Magnesium for Children’s Mental Health and Behavior
The Power of Magnesium for Children’s Mental Health and Behavior Think of magnesium as a silent superhero that’s always working behind the scenes to keep your child’s brain ticking along nicely. This incredible mineral has its hands in many of the brain’s backstage operations, including making mood-regulating chemical messengers, known
5 Ways to Calm Your Limbic System
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or negative emotions that seem to take control of your life? Or maybe your child is emotionally reactive, angry or easily upset? An overactive limbic system often drives these feelings. The limbic system is that part of the brain regulating our emotional
504 for Executive Functioning: Helping Your Child Succeed in School
Executive functioning skills are essential for academic success, but many students struggle with these skills. As a parent, it can be challenging to watch your child struggle with planning, organization, time management, and other executive functioning skills that are necessary for good grades. Fortunately, there are options available to help
Co-Regulation and Parenting: Sharing Your CALM
Parenting is a rewarding but challenging journey that requires us to guide our children as they navigate the ups and downs of life. One of the most important skills we can teach our children is emotional regulation, which is the ability to manage big feelings and stay calm in the
The Surprising Connection Between Insomnia and Attention
Is your child struggling to focus during the day due to lack of sleep? Do they usually find it hard to fall asleep at night despite being exhausted? Maybe your child wakes up exhausted after tossing and turning all night? Then they may have a sleeping disorder like insomnia. Insomnia
What are the Signs of Magnesium Deficiency?
Magnesium plays a crucial role in brain and mental health. Studies have shown that daily magnesium intake decreases depression and anxiety in adults (Jacka et al., 2009). On the other hand, low magnesium levels are linked to callous or unemotional traits in children. Maintaining your child’s magnesium normal range through
ADD vs. ADHD: How They Impact Learning
Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children and teens. These conditions can significantly impact academic and social functioning, making it challenging for diagnosed persons to achieve their full potential. This blog will give you a quick overview
39 Shocking and Sad Children’s Mental Health Statistics (2023)
Children and teens are not exempt from mental health issues, which affect people of all ages. Sadly, the statistics surrounding children’s mental health are particularly alarming. There has been an increase in anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders among children in recent years and the pandemic only added fuel
A Teacher’s Guide to 504 Plans
What is a 504 Plan? A 504 plan is a legal document developed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that provides equal access to educational programs and activities for students with disabilities. The purpose of a 504 plan is to ensure that students with attention, learning, social, behavioral, or
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