PANDAS Treatment vs PANS Treatment: What’s the Difference?
Caring for a child with PANDAS or PANS can feel incredibly daunting, especially when you’re faced with countless questions and limited access to qualified providers. This lack of specialized care is one of the reasons families from around the world seek my support. PANDAS and PANS have distinct nuances. My goal is to empower parents
Dealing with ADHD Without Drugs: What is the Safest ADHD Medication?
When it comes to addressing ADHD in children and teens, the parents I work with in my clinic or Self Regulation Blueprint and CALM Brain Community, often find themselves at a crossroads, balancing the benefits of medication with potential ADHD medication side effects. While pharmaceuticals like Adderall are commonly prescribed, they may not be the
Neuroinflammation Natural Treatment: Psychotherapy Methods that Help
Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) can be incredibly challenging for both children and their families. As a PANS parent and having helped thousands of children and adults affected by neuroinflammation, creating a lifestyle that counters inflammation in the brain and body is key for mental
Best Supplements for Neuroinflammation: A Parent’s Handbook
If your listening to my podcast, then you are hearing more and more about how neuroinflammation is impacting mental health. So what really is neuroinflammation and just how can it impact your child’s brain? Neuroinflammation is the brain’s immune system response to injury, infection, toxins, pesticides, or disease. Today, brain inflammation due to our highly
Biofeedback Versus Neurofeedback: Understanding the Distinct Benefits for Brain Health
The difference between biofeedback versus neurofeedback to support brain health can be confusing. As I explain to my clients, both these techniques offer unique benefits by monitoring and training different physiological responses, but it’s essential to understand their distinct applications. Biofeedback focuses on controlling autonomic bodily functions like heart rate and muscle tension, making it
Is a PANS Test the Key to Your Child’s Behavior?
A sudden behavioral change or a worsening of symptoms in their child’s behavior is why people fly in from all over the US and the world to see me every week. Most parents struggle to find the answers and proper care for PANS/PANDAS. It can be overwhelming to see your child suffer from PANS/PANDAS. Every
From Reaction to Response: Mastering The Emotional Trigger in Parenting
As parents, it’s easy to react impulsively to our children’s behavior, especially when stressed or tired. These knee-jerk reactions can sometimes lead to frustration and conflict. However, managing emotional triggers and dysregulated behaviors can transform these reactions into thoughtful responses, fostering a healthier and more supportive family environment. For Amy, when she imagined having a
13 Ways to Manage Behaviors From a PANS or PANDAS Flare
The parents of a child with PANS/PANDAS that I see in my Ridgefield, CT clinic are no strangers to the sudden and dramatic onset of behaviors that can make daily life challenging. These neuropsychiatric disorders, often triggered by infections like strep or from Lyme disease, cause severe behavioral, emotional, and cognitive issues. As a PANS
If you’re using ADHD medications for your child, you’re likely familiar with the ups and downs of finding the proper treatment. But have you ever wondered if its benefits outweigh its side effects? But the more important question is, can Adderall make ADHD worse? When taken by someone with ADHD, Adderall and similar medications should
Top Strategies for Anger Management for Teenager: Effective Ways to Increase Calm
How do you help a teenager manage their anger? Irritation and anger are a normal part of most most teen development. Helping parents teach healthy ways in managing anger is something I have been doing as a psychologist for three decades. I think the greatest challenge for parents in teaching anger management techniques for teens
PANDAS Treatment vs PANS Treatment: What’s the Difference?
Caring for a child with PANDAS or PANS can feel incredibly daunting, especially when you’re faced with countless questions and limited access to qualified providers. This lack of specialized care is one of the reasons families from around the world seek my support. PANDAS and PANS have distinct nuances. My
Dealing with ADHD Without Drugs: What is the Safest ADHD Medication?
When it comes to addressing ADHD in children and teens, the parents I work with in my clinic or Self Regulation Blueprint and CALM Brain Community, often find themselves at a crossroads, balancing the benefits of medication with potential ADHD medication side effects. While pharmaceuticals like Adderall are commonly prescribed,
Neuroinflammation Natural Treatment: Psychotherapy Methods that Help
Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) can be incredibly challenging for both children and their families. As a PANS parent and having helped thousands of children and adults affected by neuroinflammation, creating a lifestyle that counters inflammation in the brain and
Best Supplements for Neuroinflammation: A Parent’s Handbook
If your listening to my podcast, then you are hearing more and more about how neuroinflammation is impacting mental health. So what really is neuroinflammation and just how can it impact your child’s brain? Neuroinflammation is the brain’s immune system response to injury, infection, toxins, pesticides, or disease. Today, brain
Biofeedback Versus Neurofeedback: Understanding the Distinct Benefits for Brain Health
The difference between biofeedback versus neurofeedback to support brain health can be confusing. As I explain to my clients, both these techniques offer unique benefits by monitoring and training different physiological responses, but it’s essential to understand their distinct applications. Biofeedback focuses on controlling autonomic bodily functions like heart rate
Is a PANS Test the Key to Your Child’s Behavior?
A sudden behavioral change or a worsening of symptoms in their child’s behavior is why people fly in from all over the US and the world to see me every week. Most parents struggle to find the answers and proper care for PANS/PANDAS. It can be overwhelming to see your
From Reaction to Response: Mastering The Emotional Trigger in Parenting
As parents, it’s easy to react impulsively to our children’s behavior, especially when stressed or tired. These knee-jerk reactions can sometimes lead to frustration and conflict. However, managing emotional triggers and dysregulated behaviors can transform these reactions into thoughtful responses, fostering a healthier and more supportive family environment. For Amy,
13 Ways to Manage Behaviors From a PANS or PANDAS Flare
The parents of a child with PANS/PANDAS that I see in my Ridgefield, CT clinic are no strangers to the sudden and dramatic onset of behaviors that can make daily life challenging. These neuropsychiatric disorders, often triggered by infections like strep or from Lyme disease, cause severe behavioral, emotional, and
If you’re using ADHD medications for your child, you’re likely familiar with the ups and downs of finding the proper treatment. But have you ever wondered if its benefits outweigh its side effects? But the more important question is, can Adderall make ADHD worse? When taken by someone with ADHD,
Top Strategies for Anger Management for Teenager: Effective Ways to Increase Calm
How do you help a teenager manage their anger? Irritation and anger are a normal part of most most teen development. Helping parents teach healthy ways in managing anger is something I have been doing as a psychologist for three decades. I think the greatest challenge for parents in teaching
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