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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 relatively common, and some studies
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes When the school number pops up on your phone, your heart sinks. Another behavior report. Another reminder that your child’s school experience feels harder than it should. ADHD isn’t about defiance or poor parenting—it’s a sign of a nervous system that needs calming, not punishing. Once we support regulation, focus, flexibility, and learning naturally begin
Ever feel like no matter how many reminders or charts you make, your child still struggles to focus, stay organized, or keep their emotions in check? They’re bouncing off the walls one minute, then in tears the next because their shoelace won’t tie right. Here’s what I want you to know: this isn’t about willpower or bad behavior. It’s about
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes What Are Teen Behavior Disorders? Teen behavior disorders encompass a range of emotional and behavioral issues that interfere with a teen’s ability to function effectively in daily life. These disorders can manifest in various ways, including: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Characterized by a pattern of angry or irritable mood, argumentative behavior, and vindictiveness. Conduct Disorder:
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Some mornings feel like you’re watching your child’s brain race ahead while their body can’t keep up, forgotten homework, lost shoes, half-eaten breakfast. You’re exhausted, your child is frustrated, and nothing seems to help their focus stick. What if part of the problem isn’t “bad behavior” but a dysregulated brain that needs a different kind
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Raising a dysregulated child can feel like riding an emotional rollercoaster with no clear map—one moment it’s impulsivity and distraction, the next it’s relentless worrying or rigid routines. Is it ADHD? OCD? Or both tangled together? Understanding how ADHD and OCD can overlap is more than just labeling behaviors—it’s the first step in giving your
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Ever feel like your child’s moods flip without warning? One minute they’re laughing, then suddenly tears or anger take over—and you wonder if the medication has something to do with it. These sudden shifts, called emotional lability, can happen in kids taking ADHD meds. Think of it like a quick storm that blows in and
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Do mornings feel like a battlefield? Meltdowns come out of nowhere? It’s not bad parenting; it’s your child’s dysregulated brain asking for help. If your child has ADHD, you know how fast things can unravel. Even simple routines, like breakfast or getting dressed, can feel impossible. That’s why learning coping skills for ADHD child brains
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes You watch your child fidget, worry, or freeze — and you wonder, is it ADHD or anxiety? These two conditions can look almost identical on the surface, but they come from different places in the brain. A child who seems distracted may actually be anxious, and one who can’t start a task might be overwhelmed,
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. As a clinician and mom, I see bright, loving kids who struggle with focus, impulse control, and big emotions every day. And exhausted parents searching for answers. In this guide, we’ll walk through a clear, parent-friendly ADHD symptoms checklist. How ADHD is diagnosed,
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 relatively common, and some studies
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes When the school number pops up on your phone, your heart sinks. Another behavior report. Another reminder that your child’s school experience feels harder than it should. ADHD isn’t about defiance or poor parenting—it’s a sign of a nervous system that needs calming, not punishing. Once we support regulation, focus, flexibility, and learning naturally begin
Ever feel like no matter how many reminders or charts you make, your child still struggles to focus, stay organized, or keep their emotions in check? They’re bouncing off the walls one minute, then in tears the next because their shoelace won’t tie right. Here’s what I want you to know: this isn’t about willpower or bad behavior. It’s about
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes What Are Teen Behavior Disorders? Teen behavior disorders encompass a range of emotional and behavioral issues that interfere with a teen’s ability to function effectively in daily life. These disorders can manifest in various ways, including: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Characterized by a pattern of angry or irritable mood, argumentative behavior, and vindictiveness. Conduct Disorder:
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Some mornings feel like you’re watching your child’s brain race ahead while their body can’t keep up, forgotten homework, lost shoes, half-eaten breakfast. You’re exhausted, your child is frustrated, and nothing seems to help their focus stick. What if part of the problem isn’t “bad behavior” but a dysregulated brain that needs a different kind
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Raising a dysregulated child can feel like riding an emotional rollercoaster with no clear map—one moment it’s impulsivity and distraction, the next it’s relentless worrying or rigid routines. Is it ADHD? OCD? Or both tangled together? Understanding how ADHD and OCD can overlap is more than just labeling behaviors—it’s the first step in giving your
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Ever feel like your child’s moods flip without warning? One minute they’re laughing, then suddenly tears or anger take over—and you wonder if the medication has something to do with it. These sudden shifts, called emotional lability, can happen in kids taking ADHD meds. Think of it like a quick storm that blows in and
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Do mornings feel like a battlefield? Meltdowns come out of nowhere? It’s not bad parenting; it’s your child’s dysregulated brain asking for help. If your child has ADHD, you know how fast things can unravel. Even simple routines, like breakfast or getting dressed, can feel impossible. That’s why learning coping skills for ADHD child brains
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes You watch your child fidget, worry, or freeze — and you wonder, is it ADHD or anxiety? These two conditions can look almost identical on the surface, but they come from different places in the brain. A child who seems distracted may actually be anxious, and one who can’t start a task might be overwhelmed,
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. As a clinician and mom, I see bright, loving kids who struggle with focus, impulse control, and big emotions every day. And exhausted parents searching for answers. In this guide, we’ll walk through a clear, parent-friendly ADHD symptoms checklist. How ADHD is diagnosed,
The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.