Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD: Are They the Same Condition?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects children and adults throughout their lifespan in similar and unique ways. For some people with ADHD, these symptoms may be very internal with “zoning out” or daydreaming behaviors being the most prominent ones affecting school performance, work, or relationships. Other people with ADHD, including both
Natural Mental Health Solutions for Children
Natural Mental Health Solutions for Children The increasing prevalence of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues in children is not just a concern for pediatricians and child psychologists; it’s an everyday reality for countless families. A child’s struggle with mental health can impact every corner of family life, turning routine activities into challenges, and joys
Inositol for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Benefits
With mental issues such as anxiety, OCD, and depression rising, people seek natural mental health solutions that reduce clinical symptoms without the dangerous side effects of psychiatric medications. Adults and children are looking for ways to reduce stress and clinical symptoms such as anxiety, depression, obsessions, and compulsions. Inositol for anxiety is a supplement gaining
Over Focused ADHD: What Does it Mean to Hyperfocus?
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Anxiety Coping Skills for Teens
Anxiety happens when you’re nervous, uneasy, or worried for an extended period of time. The same happens for adolescents when they lack anxiety coping skills for teens. It’s normal to be anxious, and everyone feels that all the time. But if you are struggling in your day-to-day life or can no longer do anything because you’re
Insights into PDA Autism: Strategies and Support for Autistic Children and Their Families
If you’re dealing with the challenges of having a child or teen with a condition called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism, then you’re at the right place. It’s not a typical diagnosis, but a unique experience filled with mood swings and impulsivity with a strong desire for autonomy. So, what exactly is PDA autism? In
11 Emotional Regulation Activities for Children
11 Emotional Regulation Activities for Children Healthy emotional regulation means understanding and managing one’s emotions. Children can easily handle difficult situations when they can regulate their emotions. These kids tend to be more resilient. In addition, they are less prone to getting upset or overwhelmed. Their healthy coping strategies will help them feel calmer and
Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation
Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation As parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of nurturing our children’s emotional well-being. However, some children and teens struggle with dysregulated behavior and emotional regulation, leading to strong emotional reactions to small levels of distress leading to disruptive behavior at school and home. Dysregulation
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
10 Self Regulation Strategies: From Intense Emotions to Calm
Understanding Self Regulation in Kids Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to achieve goals or maintain positive relationships. Children are not born with these self-regulation skills, but instead, they develop them over time through social interactions, experiences, and practice. While self-regulation is an essential part of child development, it’s also
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD: Are They the Same Condition?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects children and adults throughout their lifespan in similar and unique ways. For some people with ADHD, these symptoms may be very internal with “zoning out” or daydreaming behaviors being the most prominent ones affecting school performance, work, or relationships. Other
Natural Mental Health Solutions for Children
Natural Mental Health Solutions for Children The increasing prevalence of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues in children is not just a concern for pediatricians and child psychologists; it’s an everyday reality for countless families. A child’s struggle with mental health can impact every corner of family life, turning routine
Inositol for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Benefits
With mental issues such as anxiety, OCD, and depression rising, people seek natural mental health solutions that reduce clinical symptoms without the dangerous side effects of psychiatric medications. Adults and children are looking for ways to reduce stress and clinical symptoms such as anxiety, depression, obsessions, and compulsions. Inositol for
Over Focused ADHD: What Does it Mean to Hyperfocus?
Over Focused ADHD: What Does it Mean to Hyperfocus? Being over focused ADHD can be a superpower and an Achilles’ heel for a child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A child or teen (or adult) with this type of hyperfocusing ADHD has the ability to have an intense focus on a
Anxiety Coping Skills for Teens
Anxiety happens when you’re nervous, uneasy, or worried for an extended period of time. The same happens for adolescents when they lack anxiety coping skills for teens. It’s normal to be anxious, and everyone feels that all the time. But if you are struggling in your day-to-day life or can no
Insights into PDA Autism: Strategies and Support for Autistic Children and Their Families
If you’re dealing with the challenges of having a child or teen with a condition called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism, then you’re at the right place. It’s not a typical diagnosis, but a unique experience filled with mood swings and impulsivity with a strong desire for autonomy. So, what
11 Emotional Regulation Activities for Children
11 Emotional Regulation Activities for Children Healthy emotional regulation means understanding and managing one’s emotions. Children can easily handle difficult situations when they can regulate their emotions. These kids tend to be more resilient. In addition, they are less prone to getting upset or overwhelmed. Their healthy coping strategies will
Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation
Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation As parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of nurturing our children’s emotional well-being. However, some children and teens struggle with dysregulated behavior and emotional regulation, leading to strong emotional reactions to small levels of distress leading to disruptive behavior
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
10 Self Regulation Strategies: From Intense Emotions to Calm
Understanding Self Regulation in Kids Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to achieve goals or maintain positive relationships. Children are not born with these self-regulation skills, but instead, they develop them over time through social interactions, experiences, and practice. While self-regulation is an essential part
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