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How Much Screen Time Is Safe for Dysregulated Kids

How Much Screen Time Is Safe for Dysregulated Kids?

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Screen time isn’t just about minutes—it’s about your dysregulated child’s unique nervous system. Traditional advice often fails kids with ADHD, anxiety, or autism, whose brains crave stimulation and struggle with regulation. That’s why “educational” shows can backfire and why meltdowns happen when the iPad shuts off. In this guide, you’ll learn: Why one-size-fits-all screen rules

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Does Screen Time Cause Anxiety and Other Dysregulation Symptoms—or Reflect It

Does Screen Time Cause Anxiety?

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When your 8-year-old melts down over the WiFi or your teen seems anxious despite having “everything,” you’re seeing a struggle millions of families face. Research shows higher screen use is linked to greater anxiety, depression, inattention, and aggression. But the link isn’t one-way—screens don’t just cause anxiety. Anxious kids often turn to them for relief,

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Screen Time Addiction Why Dysregulated Kids Use It to Cope

Screen Time Addiction: Why Dysregulated Kids Use It to Cope

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes If screen time battles feel tough now, the next five years could bring anxiety, school refusal, and even addiction-level dependence. Research shows that within just six months, frequent device use is linked to greater emotional reactivity, particularly in boys and children with big emotions and impulsivity. The hard truth is that screens may calm in

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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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How Much Screen Time Is Safe for Dysregulated Kids

How Much Screen Time Is Safe for Dysregulated Kids?

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Screen time isn’t just about minutes—it’s about your dysregulated child’s unique nervous system. Traditional advice often fails kids with ADHD, anxiety, or autism, whose brains crave stimulation and struggle with regulation. That’s why “educational” shows can backfire and why meltdowns happen when the iPad shuts off. In this guide, you’ll learn: Why one-size-fits-all screen rules

Read More »
Does Screen Time Cause Anxiety and Other Dysregulation Symptoms—or Reflect It

Does Screen Time Cause Anxiety?

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When your 8-year-old melts down over the WiFi or your teen seems anxious despite having “everything,” you’re seeing a struggle millions of families face. Research shows higher screen use is linked to greater anxiety, depression, inattention, and aggression. But the link isn’t one-way—screens don’t just cause anxiety. Anxious kids often turn to them for relief,

Read More »
Screen Time Addiction Why Dysregulated Kids Use It to Cope

Screen Time Addiction: Why Dysregulated Kids Use It to Cope

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes If screen time battles feel tough now, the next five years could bring anxiety, school refusal, and even addiction-level dependence. Research shows that within just six months, frequent device use is linked to greater emotional reactivity, particularly in boys and children with big emotions and impulsivity. The hard truth is that screens may calm in

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

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