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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

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"A frustrated child sitting at a desk with a book and pen, showing signs of typical moodiness—furrowed brow, clenched jaw, and slumped posture—struggling with homework or school-related stress.

Typical Moodiness vs. Childhood Depression: Recognizing When Mood Treatment Is Needed

Understanding the difference between typical childhood “moody” behavior and signs of a real mood disorder can feel overwhelming for parents. Some kids are naturally more rigid or negative — that “glass half empty” wiring — while others go through emotional phases as they grow. But when your child’s moods become persistent, intense, or interfere with daily life, it’s time to

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"Three smiling children standing together with a vibrant rainbow in the background, representing happiness, diversity, and positivity.

Anxiety Treatment: How to Help Your Child Calm Their Brain and Find Relief

If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately—melting down over small things, refusing school, or constantly worrying—you’re not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health struggles kids and teens face today, and it often shows up in confusing ways that can leave even the most attentive parents feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. The

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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!

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Classroom Guide: Self Regulation Strategies for Students with ADHD

Classroom Guide: Self Regulation Strategies for Students with ADHD

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Supporting kids with ADHD in the classroom isn’t always easy – especially when focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation are daily challenges. But with the right brain-based tools, it does get easier.  When we teach kids self-regulation skills, everything starts to shift. They can stay more focused, handle frustration better, and begin working through challenges

Read More »
Is PEMF for Lyme Disease and PANS an Effective Therapy?

Is PEMF for Lyme Disease and PANS an Effective Therapy?

When it comes to managing complex conditions like Lyme disease and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), finding effective therapies can feel like an uphill battle.  That is why it is important to understand the potential benefits of PEMF for Lyme disease and PANS. As someone who has navigated the challenging waters of Lyme disease, I understand the urgency of seeking

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The Silent Struggle: Inside the NVLD Controversy and What It Means for Your Child

The Silent Struggle: Inside the NVLD Controversy and What It Means for Your Child

Navigating the world of neurodivergent diagnoses can often feel like exploring uncharted territory, especially when it comes to Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD). As parents of children with social challenges, understanding ASD and NVLD are crucial—not only for your child’s educational journey but also for their social interactions and overall well-being. While most understand what autism is, a parent typically has

Read More »
Is there a Link Between Highly Sensitive Children and Anxiety

Is there a Link Between Highly Sensitive Children and Anxiety?

Parenting is such a rewarding yet challenging journey, especially when it comes to understanding and supporting highly sensitive children (HSC) who may experience anxiety more intensely than others. These kids have a harder time adjusting to new situations and unfamiliar people, which can lead to “big emotions.”  I often see children and teens in my clinic who react strongly to

Read More »
Child Anxiety Test: Helping Parents Understand Anxiety

Child Anxiety Test: Helping Parents Understand Anxiety

So many of the children and teens I work with are bright but their academic output doesn’t match up, which can be frustrating for kids and parents. Getting to the bottom of why this happening is paramount in helping your child thrive. So what are the signs of anxiety? Sometimes they are hard to see because of somatic symptoms.  In

Read More »
How to Recognize and Treat Neuroinflammation

How to Recognize and Treat Neuroinflammation

Not every mental health issue is related to genetics… brain inflammation is the most common source of mental health and behavioral issues that I see in my Ridgefield, CT clinic.  Most parents are surprised to learn that neuroinflammation affects the mental and physical health of many children and teens. If your child is experiencing brain inflammation or you’ve noticed changes

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 »
"A frustrated child sitting at a desk with a book and pen, showing signs of typical moodiness—furrowed brow, clenched jaw, and slumped posture—struggling with homework or school-related stress.

Typical Moodiness vs. Childhood Depression: Recognizing When Mood Treatment Is Needed

Understanding the difference between typical childhood “moody” behavior and signs of a real mood disorder can feel overwhelming for parents. Some kids are naturally more rigid or negative — that “glass half empty” wiring — while others go through emotional phases as they grow. But when your child’s moods become persistent, intense, or interfere with daily life, it’s time to

Read More »
"Three smiling children standing together with a vibrant rainbow in the background, representing happiness, diversity, and positivity.

Anxiety Treatment: How to Help Your Child Calm Their Brain and Find Relief

If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately—melting down over small things, refusing school, or constantly worrying—you’re not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health struggles kids and teens face today, and it often shows up in confusing ways that can leave even the most attentive parents feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. The

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 »
Classroom Guide: Self Regulation Strategies for Students with ADHD

Classroom Guide: Self Regulation Strategies for Students with ADHD

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Supporting kids with ADHD in the classroom isn’t always easy – especially when focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation are daily challenges. But with the right brain-based tools, it does get easier.  When we teach kids self-regulation skills, everything starts to shift. They can stay more focused, handle frustration better, and begin working through challenges

Read More »
Is PEMF for Lyme Disease and PANS an Effective Therapy?

Is PEMF for Lyme Disease and PANS an Effective Therapy?

When it comes to managing complex conditions like Lyme disease and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), finding effective therapies can feel like an uphill battle.  That is why it is important to understand the potential benefits of PEMF for Lyme disease and PANS. As someone who has navigated the challenging waters of Lyme disease, I understand the urgency of seeking

Read More »
The Silent Struggle: Inside the NVLD Controversy and What It Means for Your Child

The Silent Struggle: Inside the NVLD Controversy and What It Means for Your Child

Navigating the world of neurodivergent diagnoses can often feel like exploring uncharted territory, especially when it comes to Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD). As parents of children with social challenges, understanding ASD and NVLD are crucial—not only for your child’s educational journey but also for their social interactions and overall well-being. While most understand what autism is, a parent typically has

Read More »
Is there a Link Between Highly Sensitive Children and Anxiety

Is there a Link Between Highly Sensitive Children and Anxiety?

Parenting is such a rewarding yet challenging journey, especially when it comes to understanding and supporting highly sensitive children (HSC) who may experience anxiety more intensely than others. These kids have a harder time adjusting to new situations and unfamiliar people, which can lead to “big emotions.”  I often see children and teens in my clinic who react strongly to

Read More »
Child Anxiety Test: Helping Parents Understand Anxiety

Child Anxiety Test: Helping Parents Understand Anxiety

So many of the children and teens I work with are bright but their academic output doesn’t match up, which can be frustrating for kids and parents. Getting to the bottom of why this happening is paramount in helping your child thrive. So what are the signs of anxiety? Sometimes they are hard to see because of somatic symptoms.  In

Read More »
How to Recognize and Treat Neuroinflammation

How to Recognize and Treat Neuroinflammation

Not every mental health issue is related to genetics… brain inflammation is the most common source of mental health and behavioral issues that I see in my Ridgefield, CT clinic.  Most parents are surprised to learn that neuroinflammation affects the mental and physical health of many children and teens. If your child is experiencing brain inflammation or you’ve noticed changes

Read More »
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