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Signs and Symptoms of a Dysregulated Nervous System in Children

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes You know those moments when your child is spiraling and you’re just… staring blankly, wondering what on earth is going on? Not in a dramatic way—just genuinely puzzled, tired, and trying your best. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone – and I’m here to help you connect the dots. What your child is experiencing

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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

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 »

At-Home Neurofeedback: A Parent’s Guide to Calming the Brain and Supporting Self-Regulation

What if your child could train their brain from the comfort of home—and start building emotional regulation skills without meds or endless therapy? At-home neurofeedback can create lasting brain change.  If your child’s behavior feels dysregulated, confusing, or hard to support—you are not alone. Many parents feel like they’ve tried everything and still aren’t getting to the root of what’s

Read More »

Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment: How to Help a Child Who Resists Everything

Understanding the nervous system roots of PDA and practical ways to help your child. If your child seems to avoid even the simplest requests—like brushing teeth or putting on shoes—and those refusals come with meltdowns, resistance, or full-blown panic, you might be dealing with something more than just defiance. This blog will help you understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)—what it

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 »

A Nervous System Approach to Autism Treatment: What Every Parent Needs to Know

A practical parent’s guide to calming the nervous system and finding the right autism treatment for your child. If your child has been struggling with big emotions, sensory overload, or social communication, then you are probably a parent of a child who is neurodivergent and more specifically has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many parents feel overwhelmed when their child shows

Read More »

The Neurodivergent Umbrella: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Neurodiverse Kids

If your child seems to be on a different wavelength—emotionally, socially, or academically—you’re not alone. I talk to parents every day who feel confused, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn. You may have tried structure, charts, even therapy—but something still feels off. It’s easy to start questioning yourself—or worse, blaming your child. But what if those meltdowns, shutdowns, or

Read More »
kids reading books

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for PANS/PANDAS

Was your child doing just fine and then one day, they’re angry, anxious, or stuck in rituals that came out of the blue? It’s scary when things shift so sudden and fast. But what you’re seeing isn’t “bad behavior” – it’s a dysregulated brain. In kids with PANS/PANDAS, this dysregulation is caused by an infection or toxin. What is PANS/PANDAS?

Read More »

Signs and Symptoms of a Dysregulated Nervous System in Children

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes You know those moments when your child is spiraling and you’re just… staring blankly, wondering what on earth is going on? Not in a dramatic way—just genuinely puzzled, tired, and trying your best. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone – and I’m here to help you connect the dots. What your child is experiencing

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 »

At-Home Neurofeedback: A Parent’s Guide to Calming the Brain and Supporting Self-Regulation

What if your child could train their brain from the comfort of home—and start building emotional regulation skills without meds or endless therapy? At-home neurofeedback can create lasting brain change.  If your child’s behavior feels dysregulated, confusing, or hard to support—you are not alone. Many parents feel like they’ve tried everything and still aren’t getting to the root of what’s

Read More »

Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment: How to Help a Child Who Resists Everything

Understanding the nervous system roots of PDA and practical ways to help your child. If your child seems to avoid even the simplest requests—like brushing teeth or putting on shoes—and those refusals come with meltdowns, resistance, or full-blown panic, you might be dealing with something more than just defiance. This blog will help you understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)—what it

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 »

A Nervous System Approach to Autism Treatment: What Every Parent Needs to Know

A practical parent’s guide to calming the nervous system and finding the right autism treatment for your child. If your child has been struggling with big emotions, sensory overload, or social communication, then you are probably a parent of a child who is neurodivergent and more specifically has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many parents feel overwhelmed when their child shows

Read More »

The Neurodivergent Umbrella: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Neurodiverse Kids

If your child seems to be on a different wavelength—emotionally, socially, or academically—you’re not alone. I talk to parents every day who feel confused, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn. You may have tried structure, charts, even therapy—but something still feels off. It’s easy to start questioning yourself—or worse, blaming your child. But what if those meltdowns, shutdowns, or

Read More »
kids reading books

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for PANS/PANDAS

Was your child doing just fine and then one day, they’re angry, anxious, or stuck in rituals that came out of the blue? It’s scary when things shift so sudden and fast. But what you’re seeing isn’t “bad behavior” – it’s a dysregulated brain. In kids with PANS/PANDAS, this dysregulation is caused by an infection or toxin. What is PANS/PANDAS?

Read More »
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