Estimated reading time: 6 minutes If your child suddenly seems like a completely different kid – more anxious, more emotional, more angry or withdrawn and you can’t figure out why, you’re not alone. This post is for you. We’re going to talk about something that most people miss: how the nervous system can get stuck in stress mode, and how

When it comes to pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders, two conditions that often are unknown to parents and clinicians alike, are Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). In my clinical experience, I often parents and providers don’t learn about these conditions until they do an internet search after

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes PANS and PANDAS have a lot in common, but when it comes to treatment, understanding the differences is essential. Parenting a child with one of these conditions can feel like navigating a maze of misinformation, especially when reliable answers are so hard to find. As a fellow PANS mom, I understand the frustration, fear, and

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Watching your child change overnight is terrifying. As a mom to two neurodivergent kids—one with PANS—I know the heartache, confusion, and desperation that can come with this journey. The good news? Low-dose Naproxen has made a real difference for many of the families I support. It helps calm the inflammation in the brain triggered by