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Special Education, 504s, and Supporting Dysregulated Kids in the Classroom

If your child is struggling in school—emotionally, behaviorally, or academically—you might be wondering where to turn for help. Many parents feel overwhelmed by the differences between IEPs and 504 Plans, and unsure how to navigate the process of getting support. This guide breaks down the essentials of special education, explains what school accommodations your child may qualify for, and most

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Emotional Instability in Children: What It Is and How to Help

When your child’s emotions swing from calm to chaos in a flash, it’s not just moodiness—it may be a sign of emotional instability in children and a nervous system that’s struggling to regulate. If your child’s behavior feels unpredictable, intense, or like it’s “too much,” you’re not alone. Many parents describe walking on eggshells—never knowing when the next meltdown or

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Cognitive Dysregulation in Kids and Teens: The Hidden Struggle Behind Behavior Problems

Learn what cognitive dysregulation looks like in real life, why it happens, and how to help your child think, feel, and behave in more regulated ways—without shame, punishment, or guesswork. If Your Child’s Behavior Feels Out of Control Lately, You’re Not Alone. Maybe your child melts down over homework, gets stuck on tasks for hours, or forgets simple instructions even

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Age Appropriate Behavior Explained: Why Your Child Isn’t Just Being Difficult

What’s normal, what’s not, and how to support your child through every stage and understand what is age appropriate behavior. Many parents come to me wondering if their child’s behavior is “just a phase” or something more. Whether it’s tantrums, trouble focusing, or mood swings, understanding what’s typical—and what’s a sign of dysregulation—is the first step toward helping your child

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The #1 Parenting Mistake That Makes Emotional Dysregulation and Anxiety Worse

If your child’s emotions feel out of control, you’re not alone. Learn why emotional dysregulation and anxiety go hand-in-hand, the #1 mistake parents make, and simple steps to calm the chaos. What is Emotional Dysregulation and Anxiety in Children?  Emotional dysregulation happens when a child’s brain and body struggle to manage big feelings, leading to reactions that seem out of

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11 Emotional Regulation Activities for Children

11 Emotional Regulation Activities That Turn Meltdowns into Calm

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes When your child falls apart over what seems like a small thing, it can leave you feeling like you’re doing something wrong. Teaching them how to reset, when things feel too much, builds confidence, resilience, and emotional strength – like a superpower they can rely on in life’s most difficult moments. But helping them through

Read More »

Is It Just a Phase? Spotting Childhood Mental Disorders and Finding Real Solutions

Ever wonder if your child’s behavior is just a phase—or something more? This blog breaks down childhood mental disorders in a way that makes sense for parents who just want answers, support, and solutions. If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. Maybe they’re more anxious than usual, refusing to go to school, or struggling to

Read More »

Cognitive Reappraisal: A Calming Strategy for Kids with Emotional Dysregulation

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If your child melts down over “small” things, cognitive reappraisal can help. This science-backed strategy teaches kids how to shift their thoughts so they feel calmer and more in control. In this post, you’ll learn what cognitive reappraisal is, why it matters for emotional regulation, and how to use it with your child. Dysregulation and

Read More »
5 Co-Regulation Techniques to Help Your Child Manage Big Feelings

5 Co-Regulation Techniques to Help Your Child Manage Big Feelings

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Ever feel like your child’s big emotions are impossible to manage, leaving you struggling to stay calm? You’re not alone. The good news is, co-regulation strategies can naturally help soothe your child’s nervous system while strengthening your bond.  Here are five simple yet effective techniques that can make a real difference in your child’s emotional

Read More »

Self Control in Children: How to Help Kids to Manage Big Emotions and Impulses

Every parent has experienced that moment—their child melting down over the wrong color cup, grabbing a toy from a sibling, or slamming their bedroom door in frustration. These situations can feel exhausting, even overwhelming. It’s easy to wonder, Why can’t they just listen? or Will they ever grow out of this? If self control in children were only that easy!

Read More »

Special Education, 504s, and Supporting Dysregulated Kids in the Classroom

If your child is struggling in school—emotionally, behaviorally, or academically—you might be wondering where to turn for help. Many parents feel overwhelmed by the differences between IEPs and 504 Plans, and unsure how to navigate the process of getting support. This guide breaks down the essentials of special education, explains what school accommodations your child may qualify for, and most

Read More »

Emotional Instability in Children: What It Is and How to Help

When your child’s emotions swing from calm to chaos in a flash, it’s not just moodiness—it may be a sign of emotional instability in children and a nervous system that’s struggling to regulate. If your child’s behavior feels unpredictable, intense, or like it’s “too much,” you’re not alone. Many parents describe walking on eggshells—never knowing when the next meltdown or

Read More »

Cognitive Dysregulation in Kids and Teens: The Hidden Struggle Behind Behavior Problems

Learn what cognitive dysregulation looks like in real life, why it happens, and how to help your child think, feel, and behave in more regulated ways—without shame, punishment, or guesswork. If Your Child’s Behavior Feels Out of Control Lately, You’re Not Alone. Maybe your child melts down over homework, gets stuck on tasks for hours, or forgets simple instructions even

Read More »

Age Appropriate Behavior Explained: Why Your Child Isn’t Just Being Difficult

What’s normal, what’s not, and how to support your child through every stage and understand what is age appropriate behavior. Many parents come to me wondering if their child’s behavior is “just a phase” or something more. Whether it’s tantrums, trouble focusing, or mood swings, understanding what’s typical—and what’s a sign of dysregulation—is the first step toward helping your child

Read More »

The #1 Parenting Mistake That Makes Emotional Dysregulation and Anxiety Worse

If your child’s emotions feel out of control, you’re not alone. Learn why emotional dysregulation and anxiety go hand-in-hand, the #1 mistake parents make, and simple steps to calm the chaos. What is Emotional Dysregulation and Anxiety in Children?  Emotional dysregulation happens when a child’s brain and body struggle to manage big feelings, leading to reactions that seem out of

Read More »
11 Emotional Regulation Activities for Children

11 Emotional Regulation Activities That Turn Meltdowns into Calm

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes When your child falls apart over what seems like a small thing, it can leave you feeling like you’re doing something wrong. Teaching them how to reset, when things feel too much, builds confidence, resilience, and emotional strength – like a superpower they can rely on in life’s most difficult moments. But helping them through

Read More »

Is It Just a Phase? Spotting Childhood Mental Disorders and Finding Real Solutions

Ever wonder if your child’s behavior is just a phase—or something more? This blog breaks down childhood mental disorders in a way that makes sense for parents who just want answers, support, and solutions. If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. Maybe they’re more anxious than usual, refusing to go to school, or struggling to

Read More »

Cognitive Reappraisal: A Calming Strategy for Kids with Emotional Dysregulation

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If your child melts down over “small” things, cognitive reappraisal can help. This science-backed strategy teaches kids how to shift their thoughts so they feel calmer and more in control. In this post, you’ll learn what cognitive reappraisal is, why it matters for emotional regulation, and how to use it with your child. Dysregulation and

Read More »
5 Co-Regulation Techniques to Help Your Child Manage Big Feelings

5 Co-Regulation Techniques to Help Your Child Manage Big Feelings

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Ever feel like your child’s big emotions are impossible to manage, leaving you struggling to stay calm? You’re not alone. The good news is, co-regulation strategies can naturally help soothe your child’s nervous system while strengthening your bond.  Here are five simple yet effective techniques that can make a real difference in your child’s emotional

Read More »

Self Control in Children: How to Help Kids to Manage Big Emotions and Impulses

Every parent has experienced that moment—their child melting down over the wrong color cup, grabbing a toy from a sibling, or slamming their bedroom door in frustration. These situations can feel exhausting, even overwhelming. It’s easy to wonder, Why can’t they just listen? or Will they ever grow out of this? If self control in children were only that easy!

Read More »
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