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17 Practical Strategies to Manage ADHD and Aggressive Behavior in Children

ADHD Aggression: 17 Ways to Manage Aggressive Behavior

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When ADHD and aggressive behavior collide, it can feel like your child’s outbursts take over the whole household. Shouting, arguing, hitting, even breaking things—these aren’t signs of bad parenting. They’re signs of a dysregulated brain that still needs coaching, tools, and time to find calm. In this article, you’ll learn why aggression shows up with

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Effective Therapy Activities for an ADHD Child

37 Effective Therapy Activities for ADHD Children That Actually Work

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Parent-tested, science-backed tips for quick, doable ADHD therapy activities. Build focus, calm, and confidence without shaming you or your child. If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. As I tell every family: behavior is communication, and when we calm the brain first, kids can learn, connect, and

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Wondering why is homework hard for your child? Discover simple, science-backed steps to calm the brain and make homework time easier tonight.

Why Is Homework Hard for Dysregulated Kids? A Regulation-First Guide

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes This guide shows you exactly why homework blows up at home. And the simple, brain-calming steps that make it doable tonight. If evenings end in tears (yours or theirs), you’re not alone. When parents ask, “Why is homework hard?”, the real reason is usually a dysregulated nervous system. When the brain is stressed, executive skills—focus,

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Natural remedies for adhd

Finding Balance: Natural Remedies for ADHD Management

Many parents would say that having a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is like living in a wild world. An ADHD child’s brain always bustles with thoughts and impulses, and their focus is rarely there. Just imagine what chaos that brings to your child’s everyday life. ADHD isn’t merely the occasional hyperactivity that many kids exhibit. It’s akin

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How to Choose the Right ADHD Treatment Plan for Your Child

ADHD Treatment Plan: How to Choose the Best Non-Medication Approach

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes You’ve tried sticker charts, therapy sessions, and maybe even considered medication. Yet your child still struggles to focus, listen, or control their impulses. And it leaves you feeling defeated. The truth? Your child’s challenges aren’t a reflection of bad parenting. They’re signs of a dysregulated brain. And until we calm the nervous system, no strategy

Read More »
Inattentive ADHD Treatment

Inattentive ADHD Treatment: Natural Solutions & Interventions

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes One clear plan can turn daily chaos into calm—starting with your child’s brain. If your child’s attention drifts, homework takes forever, and reminders bounce off. You’re not failing—your child’s nervous system is dysregulated. This guide breaks down inattentive ADHD treatment into simple, science-backed steps. You can use it at home and at school. You’ll learn

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Autism and ADHD Medication Should You Medicate the Mind

Autism and ADHD Medication

Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, are hard for both the parent and child. Because the challenges can be overwhelming, parents constantly search for practical solutions. One of the most debated topics is holistic versus medication treatments. So, here’s the million-dollar question: Should you treat the mind with autism and ADHD medication? Let’s start

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Self-Regulation and ADHD Ways to Achieve Emotional Balance

ADHD and Self-Regulation: Ways to Achieve Emotional Balance

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Emotional dysregulation and ADHD can feel like a nonstop rollercoaster—and teaching kids self-regulation is how we help them take the wheel.  The first step? Understanding their struggles so you can guide them toward more emotional control and confidence. What is Emotional Dysregulation? Ever notice how your child can seem calm one moment and completely overwhelmed

Read More »
QEEG Brain Map for ADHD and Austism

Autism QEEG Brain Mapping: Revolutionizing Autism Diagnosis and Treatment

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Ever wonder why your child with autism struggles to connect, focus, or stay calm—no matter what you try? You’re not alone, and it’s most definitely not your fault. The good news? QEEG brain mapping helps us see what’s really going on in the brain, so you can finally move past the guesswork and get the

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ADHD 504 Plan Examples

504 Accommodations for ADHD Students: How to Create a Plan That Actually Works

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If every school day feels like a tug-of-war between your child’s potential and their attention span, take a breath — you’re not failing, and neither is your child. So many of the families I work with describe the same pattern: bright, creative kids whose ADHD symptoms make the classroom feel like a battlefield. That’s why

Read More »
17 Practical Strategies to Manage ADHD and Aggressive Behavior in Children

ADHD Aggression: 17 Ways to Manage Aggressive Behavior

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When ADHD and aggressive behavior collide, it can feel like your child’s outbursts take over the whole household. Shouting, arguing, hitting, even breaking things—these aren’t signs of bad parenting. They’re signs of a dysregulated brain that still needs coaching, tools, and time to find calm. In this article, you’ll learn why aggression shows up with

Read More »
Effective Therapy Activities for an ADHD Child

37 Effective Therapy Activities for ADHD Children That Actually Work

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Parent-tested, science-backed tips for quick, doable ADHD therapy activities. Build focus, calm, and confidence without shaming you or your child. If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. As I tell every family: behavior is communication, and when we calm the brain first, kids can learn, connect, and

Read More »
Wondering why is homework hard for your child? Discover simple, science-backed steps to calm the brain and make homework time easier tonight.

Why Is Homework Hard for Dysregulated Kids? A Regulation-First Guide

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes This guide shows you exactly why homework blows up at home. And the simple, brain-calming steps that make it doable tonight. If evenings end in tears (yours or theirs), you’re not alone. When parents ask, “Why is homework hard?”, the real reason is usually a dysregulated nervous system. When the brain is stressed, executive skills—focus,

Read More »
Natural remedies for adhd

Finding Balance: Natural Remedies for ADHD Management

Many parents would say that having a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is like living in a wild world. An ADHD child’s brain always bustles with thoughts and impulses, and their focus is rarely there. Just imagine what chaos that brings to your child’s everyday life. ADHD isn’t merely the occasional hyperactivity that many kids exhibit. It’s akin

Read More »
How to Choose the Right ADHD Treatment Plan for Your Child

ADHD Treatment Plan: How to Choose the Best Non-Medication Approach

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes You’ve tried sticker charts, therapy sessions, and maybe even considered medication. Yet your child still struggles to focus, listen, or control their impulses. And it leaves you feeling defeated. The truth? Your child’s challenges aren’t a reflection of bad parenting. They’re signs of a dysregulated brain. And until we calm the nervous system, no strategy

Read More »
Inattentive ADHD Treatment

Inattentive ADHD Treatment: Natural Solutions & Interventions

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes One clear plan can turn daily chaos into calm—starting with your child’s brain. If your child’s attention drifts, homework takes forever, and reminders bounce off. You’re not failing—your child’s nervous system is dysregulated. This guide breaks down inattentive ADHD treatment into simple, science-backed steps. You can use it at home and at school. You’ll learn

Read More »
Autism and ADHD Medication Should You Medicate the Mind

Autism and ADHD Medication

Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, are hard for both the parent and child. Because the challenges can be overwhelming, parents constantly search for practical solutions. One of the most debated topics is holistic versus medication treatments. So, here’s the million-dollar question: Should you treat the mind with autism and ADHD medication? Let’s start

Read More »
Self-Regulation and ADHD Ways to Achieve Emotional Balance

ADHD and Self-Regulation: Ways to Achieve Emotional Balance

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Emotional dysregulation and ADHD can feel like a nonstop rollercoaster—and teaching kids self-regulation is how we help them take the wheel.  The first step? Understanding their struggles so you can guide them toward more emotional control and confidence. What is Emotional Dysregulation? Ever notice how your child can seem calm one moment and completely overwhelmed

Read More »
QEEG Brain Map for ADHD and Austism

Autism QEEG Brain Mapping: Revolutionizing Autism Diagnosis and Treatment

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Ever wonder why your child with autism struggles to connect, focus, or stay calm—no matter what you try? You’re not alone, and it’s most definitely not your fault. The good news? QEEG brain mapping helps us see what’s really going on in the brain, so you can finally move past the guesswork and get the

Read More »
ADHD 504 Plan Examples

504 Accommodations for ADHD Students: How to Create a Plan That Actually Works

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If every school day feels like a tug-of-war between your child’s potential and their attention span, take a breath — you’re not failing, and neither is your child. So many of the families I work with describe the same pattern: bright, creative kids whose ADHD symptoms make the classroom feel like a battlefield. That’s why

Read More »
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