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Reset The Nervous System Myths and The Science of Self Regulation

Can You Reset Your Child’s Nervous System? Debunking Myths

As parents on a journey to support your child’s nervous system healing, you may have come across various claims and misconceptions about the possibility of resetting your child’s nervous system. In this section, we aim to provide clarity and debunk common myths surrounding this topic, allowing you to have realistic expectations and a better understanding of what is achievable in

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How to Heal a Dysregulated Nervous System

10 Effective Strategies to Heal a Dysregulated Nervous System

I understand how tough it can be when your child struggles to stay regulated. You’ve probably seen how an overwhelmed nervous system can throw off everything—moods, routines, even how the day flows at home. Those meltdowns are definitely exhausting. And trying your best while still feeling like you’re barely holding it together? That’s a feeling many parents know all too

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How to Discipline a Child with PDA

How to Discipline a Child with PDA

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a term that falls under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders. Children with PDA often struggle with an intense need to be in control of their environment, coupled with an aversion to everyday demands or requests. It’s crucial to recognize that PDA is not a stand-alone diagnosis but rather a part of the broader autism

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Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment Empowering Kids and Enhancing Quality of Life

Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment: Empowering Kids and Enhancing Quality of Life

The impact of Pathological Demand Avoidance on individuals’ quality of life cannot be overstated. Imagine navigating a world where the simplest requests evoke a sense of impending doom.  This constant struggle with avoidance demands can lead to heightened levels of anxiety. It addresses their difficulty with social interactions and challenges with day-to-day activities. It is crucial to recognize the unique

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10 Emotional Regulation Skills

10 Essential Emotional Regulation Skills and Self-Regulation Strategies for Kids and Teens​

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Emotional regulation is like a child’s hidden superpower, helping them stay steady even when everything’s a mess. When meltdowns happen, I want you to know that it’s not defiance. Rather, it’s often a sign that their brain needs more calm.  Stress, tiredness, or not knowing how to manage emotions can overwhelm kids. Mindfulness and reframing

Read More »
11 Emotional Regulation Activities for Children

11 Emotional Regulation Activities That Turn Meltdowns into Calm

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 those big emotions is not

Read More »
Dysregulated Kids Guide

Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation

Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation As parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of nurturing our children’s emotional well-being. However, some children and teens struggle with dysregulated behavior and emotional regulation, leading to strong emotional reactions to small levels of distress leading to disruptive behavior at school and home. Dysregulation can manifest in many ways,

Read More »
Self-regulation strategies for kids

10 Self Regulation Strategies: From Intense Emotions to Calm

Understanding Self Regulation in Kids Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to achieve goals or maintain positive relationships. Children are not born with these self-regulation skills, but instead, they develop them over time through social interactions, experiences, and practice. While self-regulation is an essential part of child development, it’s also normal for children to struggle

Read More »
Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Kids

Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Kids: Unlocking Your Child’s Potential

Have you ever felt helpless when you can’t calm your child down in times of distress? Well, imagine if your child had the tools to navigate challenges with confidence, manage their emotions effectively, and learn from every experience. Two essential skills—metacognition and self-regulation—form the foundation for these abilities. While these terms might sound academic, they are powerful, practical skills that

Read More »
how to discipline a teenager for disrespect

How To Discipline A Teenager: Positive Parenting Hacks

When it comes to having teenagers, most parents feel that some level of escalations are part of their day. These developmentally normal situations happen partly because teenagers go through a swirl of hormones, emotions, and newfound independence. Once our babies turn from kids to teens and they start more disrespectful responses, it’s when we start asking how do we discipline

Read More »
Reset The Nervous System Myths and The Science of Self Regulation

Can You Reset Your Child’s Nervous System? Debunking Myths

As parents on a journey to support your child’s nervous system healing, you may have come across various claims and misconceptions about the possibility of resetting your child’s nervous system. In this section, we aim to provide clarity and debunk common myths surrounding this topic, allowing you to have realistic expectations and a better understanding of what is achievable in

Read More »
How to Heal a Dysregulated Nervous System

10 Effective Strategies to Heal a Dysregulated Nervous System

I understand how tough it can be when your child struggles to stay regulated. You’ve probably seen how an overwhelmed nervous system can throw off everything—moods, routines, even how the day flows at home. Those meltdowns are definitely exhausting. And trying your best while still feeling like you’re barely holding it together? That’s a feeling many parents know all too

Read More »
How to Discipline a Child with PDA

How to Discipline a Child with PDA

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a term that falls under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders. Children with PDA often struggle with an intense need to be in control of their environment, coupled with an aversion to everyday demands or requests. It’s crucial to recognize that PDA is not a stand-alone diagnosis but rather a part of the broader autism

Read More »
Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment Empowering Kids and Enhancing Quality of Life

Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment: Empowering Kids and Enhancing Quality of Life

The impact of Pathological Demand Avoidance on individuals’ quality of life cannot be overstated. Imagine navigating a world where the simplest requests evoke a sense of impending doom.  This constant struggle with avoidance demands can lead to heightened levels of anxiety. It addresses their difficulty with social interactions and challenges with day-to-day activities. It is crucial to recognize the unique

Read More »
10 Emotional Regulation Skills

10 Essential Emotional Regulation Skills and Self-Regulation Strategies for Kids and Teens​

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Emotional regulation is like a child’s hidden superpower, helping them stay steady even when everything’s a mess. When meltdowns happen, I want you to know that it’s not defiance. Rather, it’s often a sign that their brain needs more calm.  Stress, tiredness, or not knowing how to manage emotions can overwhelm kids. Mindfulness and reframing

Read More »
11 Emotional Regulation Activities for Children

11 Emotional Regulation Activities That Turn Meltdowns into Calm

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 those big emotions is not

Read More »
Dysregulated Kids Guide

Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation

Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation As parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of nurturing our children’s emotional well-being. However, some children and teens struggle with dysregulated behavior and emotional regulation, leading to strong emotional reactions to small levels of distress leading to disruptive behavior at school and home. Dysregulation can manifest in many ways,

Read More »
Self-regulation strategies for kids

10 Self Regulation Strategies: From Intense Emotions to Calm

Understanding Self Regulation in Kids Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to achieve goals or maintain positive relationships. Children are not born with these self-regulation skills, but instead, they develop them over time through social interactions, experiences, and practice. While self-regulation is an essential part of child development, it’s also normal for children to struggle

Read More »
Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Kids

Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Kids: Unlocking Your Child’s Potential

Have you ever felt helpless when you can’t calm your child down in times of distress? Well, imagine if your child had the tools to navigate challenges with confidence, manage their emotions effectively, and learn from every experience. Two essential skills—metacognition and self-regulation—form the foundation for these abilities. While these terms might sound academic, they are powerful, practical skills that

Read More »
how to discipline a teenager for disrespect

How To Discipline A Teenager: Positive Parenting Hacks

When it comes to having teenagers, most parents feel that some level of escalations are part of their day. These developmentally normal situations happen partly because teenagers go through a swirl of hormones, emotions, and newfound independence. Once our babies turn from kids to teens and they start more disrespectful responses, it’s when we start asking how do we discipline

Read More »
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