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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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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 »
End the screen time fights with your child. Discover science-backed strategies to reduce screen struggles and build lasting self-regulation skills.

Practical Ways to Break from Screen Time Battles

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes If every evening in your home feels like a battle over screens, you’re not alone. Parents tell me daily how exhausted they are from constant negotiations, meltdowns, and guilt around devices. What most don’t realize is that screen struggles aren’t just about willpower — they’re about self-regulation. When kids are overstimulated, their brains can’t shift

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 »
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

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 »
End the screen time fights with your child. Discover science-backed strategies to reduce screen struggles and build lasting self-regulation skills.

Practical Ways to Break from Screen Time Battles

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes If every evening in your home feels like a battle over screens, you’re not alone. Parents tell me daily how exhausted they are from constant negotiations, meltdowns, and guilt around devices. What most don’t realize is that screen struggles aren’t just about willpower — they’re about self-regulation. When kids are overstimulated, their brains can’t shift

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 »
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