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Raising a child whose emotions flare like fireworks can leave you completely drained. Some moments vanish in a blink while others stretch on endlessly.
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As a mom and mental‑health professional, I've seen firsthand how children who struggle with emotional or behavioral regulation often face unique hurdles when makin
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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