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Building Long-Term Relationship for Dysregulated Children

Why Building Long-Term Relationships With Dysregulated Children Is Not Easy

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Relationships are the heartbeat of a happy, healthy life. But for a dysregulated child—whose nervous system is often stuck in “fight, flight, or freeze” mode—building and keeping long-term friendships or family connections can feel like an uphill climb. As a parent, watching your child struggle with relationships can be heartbreaking and confusing. This blog walks

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Body Language of a Dysregulated Child

Reading Your Dysregulated Child’s Body Language: The Silent Signals

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes The earliest signs of your child’s distress aren’t in their words—they’re written in their body. Research shows that 75% of communication is non-verbal, yet many parents miss the subtle body language cues that signal a child’s nervous system is moving toward dysregulation. Your child’s posture, facial expressions, and movements reveal their emotions long before words—or

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What Is Screen Time—and Why It Matters for Dysregulated Kids

What Is Screen Time—and Why It Matters for Dysregulated Kids

Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes You’ve probably noticed it—the shift in your child’s mood after screen time. Maybe they’re a little quicker to snap, less flexible, or harder to settle for bed. It’s not always dramatic, but over time, those moments add up and leave you wondering if screens are quietly shaping your child’s emotional world. In this blog, you’ll

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Screen Time and Mental Health in Children

Screen Time and Mental Health in Children: How Much Is Too Much?

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes If your child goes from sweet to screaming the moment you say, “Screen time is over,” it’s usually not just defiance—it’s a dysregulated nervous system showing up loud and clear. In my 30+ years as a mental health expert working with thousands of families, I see this all the time: parents worn down by daily

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When They Don’t Get It How to Talk About Your Child’s Dysregulation with Friends, Family, and Teachers

When They Don’t Get It: How to Talk About Your Child’s Dysregulation with Friends, Family, and Teachers

If you’ve ever felt judged, dismissed, embarrassed, or just plain exhausted trying to explain your child’s behavior to someone who doesn’t get it—you’re not alone. Talking about dysregulation isn’t easy, especially when others can’t see what’s really going on beneath the surface. But your child’s struggles are real—and so is your effort to advocate for them. In this blog, you’ll

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Nervous System Supplements Complete Guide

Nervous System Supplements: Complete Guide

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes The right nervous system supplements can help calm your child’s brain, improve focus, and support emotional regulation—when chosen based on science, not guesswork. Research reveals that specific nutrients can directly influence how a child’s brain regulates emotions, attention, and stress. Studies show that when the nervous system gets the right building blocks—such as magnesium, omega-3

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Why Friendship Challenges in Dysregulated Kids Are So Common

Friendship Challenges in Kids: When Big Emotions Get in the Way

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Wondering why your child’s friendships feel rocky even when they really care? Let’s unpack what’s really behind those bumps. If your child’s friendships feel unpredictable or if social situations often end in tears, meltdowns, or exclusion, you’re not alone. In this blog, you’ll learn why friendship challenges occur so frequently in kids with emotional dysregulation

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Child Attachment Issues How a Dysregulated Brain Disrupts Bonding

Child Attachment Styles and Issues: How a Dysregulated Brain Disrupts Bonding

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If bonding feels difficult and your child’s emotions are all over the place, it may be their nervous system— not your parenting—that’s getting in the way. As both a clinician and a parent who has walked through the turbulence of dysregulated brains, I know how painful it is when emotional dysregulation blocks bonding. Understanding child

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Setting Boundaries in Relationships with Dysregulated Kids A Guide for Parents

Setting Boundaries in Relationships with Dysregulated Kids: A Guide for Parents

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Setting boundaries with a dysregulated child isn’t about being strict; it’s about you showing love in ways that bring safety, calm, and connection. When your child is dysregulated, the world feels unpredictable. And in that chaos, what they crave more than anything is a sense of safety — and boundaries give them that. Boundaries that

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holistic approach to mental health

A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: Science-Backed Solutions for Dysregulated Kids

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes The holistic approach to mental health every parent needs to know. If your child is struggling with focus, mood swings, meltdowns, or anxiety, it might feel like you’re chasing symptoms and never getting to the root. You’ve tried therapy. You’ve considered medication. But deep down, you know there must be a more natural, whole-child way

Read More »
Building Long-Term Relationship for Dysregulated Children

Why Building Long-Term Relationships With Dysregulated Children Is Not Easy

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Relationships are the heartbeat of a happy, healthy life. But for a dysregulated child—whose nervous system is often stuck in “fight, flight, or freeze” mode—building and keeping long-term friendships or family connections can feel like an uphill climb. As a parent, watching your child struggle with relationships can be heartbreaking and confusing. This blog walks

Read More »
Body Language of a Dysregulated Child

Reading Your Dysregulated Child’s Body Language: The Silent Signals

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes The earliest signs of your child’s distress aren’t in their words—they’re written in their body. Research shows that 75% of communication is non-verbal, yet many parents miss the subtle body language cues that signal a child’s nervous system is moving toward dysregulation. Your child’s posture, facial expressions, and movements reveal their emotions long before words—or

Read More »
What Is Screen Time—and Why It Matters for Dysregulated Kids

What Is Screen Time—and Why It Matters for Dysregulated Kids

Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes You’ve probably noticed it—the shift in your child’s mood after screen time. Maybe they’re a little quicker to snap, less flexible, or harder to settle for bed. It’s not always dramatic, but over time, those moments add up and leave you wondering if screens are quietly shaping your child’s emotional world. In this blog, you’ll

Read More »
Screen Time and Mental Health in Children

Screen Time and Mental Health in Children: How Much Is Too Much?

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes If your child goes from sweet to screaming the moment you say, “Screen time is over,” it’s usually not just defiance—it’s a dysregulated nervous system showing up loud and clear. In my 30+ years as a mental health expert working with thousands of families, I see this all the time: parents worn down by daily

Read More »
When They Don’t Get It How to Talk About Your Child’s Dysregulation with Friends, Family, and Teachers

When They Don’t Get It: How to Talk About Your Child’s Dysregulation with Friends, Family, and Teachers

If you’ve ever felt judged, dismissed, embarrassed, or just plain exhausted trying to explain your child’s behavior to someone who doesn’t get it—you’re not alone. Talking about dysregulation isn’t easy, especially when others can’t see what’s really going on beneath the surface. But your child’s struggles are real—and so is your effort to advocate for them. In this blog, you’ll

Read More »
Nervous System Supplements Complete Guide

Nervous System Supplements: Complete Guide

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes The right nervous system supplements can help calm your child’s brain, improve focus, and support emotional regulation—when chosen based on science, not guesswork. Research reveals that specific nutrients can directly influence how a child’s brain regulates emotions, attention, and stress. Studies show that when the nervous system gets the right building blocks—such as magnesium, omega-3

Read More »
Why Friendship Challenges in Dysregulated Kids Are So Common

Friendship Challenges in Kids: When Big Emotions Get in the Way

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Wondering why your child’s friendships feel rocky even when they really care? Let’s unpack what’s really behind those bumps. If your child’s friendships feel unpredictable or if social situations often end in tears, meltdowns, or exclusion, you’re not alone. In this blog, you’ll learn why friendship challenges occur so frequently in kids with emotional dysregulation

Read More »
Child Attachment Issues How a Dysregulated Brain Disrupts Bonding

Child Attachment Styles and Issues: How a Dysregulated Brain Disrupts Bonding

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If bonding feels difficult and your child’s emotions are all over the place, it may be their nervous system— not your parenting—that’s getting in the way. As both a clinician and a parent who has walked through the turbulence of dysregulated brains, I know how painful it is when emotional dysregulation blocks bonding. Understanding child

Read More »
Setting Boundaries in Relationships with Dysregulated Kids A Guide for Parents

Setting Boundaries in Relationships with Dysregulated Kids: A Guide for Parents

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Setting boundaries with a dysregulated child isn’t about being strict; it’s about you showing love in ways that bring safety, calm, and connection. When your child is dysregulated, the world feels unpredictable. And in that chaos, what they crave more than anything is a sense of safety — and boundaries give them that. Boundaries that

Read More »
holistic approach to mental health

A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: Science-Backed Solutions for Dysregulated Kids

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes The holistic approach to mental health every parent needs to know. If your child is struggling with focus, mood swings, meltdowns, or anxiety, it might feel like you’re chasing symptoms and never getting to the root. You’ve tried therapy. You’ve considered medication. But deep down, you know there must be a more natural, whole-child way

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