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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

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Understanding Angry Kids and How to Handle Screen Time Meltdowns

Understanding Angry Kids and How to Handle Screen Time Meltdowns

Is screen time triggering explosive reactions in your home? You’re not alone, and it’s not just a matter of turning off the devices. Our kids’ nervous systems are getting hijacked by screen time, leading to what I call “device rage.”  This intense frustration and anger may feel hard to understand as parents, but there is a reason why it is

Read More »
9 Emotional Regulation Tips for Parents Help Your Child Build Resilience

9 Emotional Regulation Tips for Parents: Help Your Child Build Resilience

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Managing big emotions can be tough, especially when your child’s outbursts seem to come out of nowhere. But you’re not alone—with the right tools and steady support, your child can surely learn to build emotional resilience, and be more in control. Read About: Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Children How does Emotional Regulation Support Mental Health

Read More »
Disarming Tantrums How to Manage Difficult Behaviors

Toddler Tantrums When to Worry: Managing Difficult Behaviors

Temper tantrums are a normal and common part of child development and raising children, and parents often struggle with how to manage them. All the parenting books and parenting classes discuss the “terrible twos” and how to handle toddler tantrums, but as children approach five and six, a kid throwing tantrums may trigger worry. While parents become concerned that they reflect a deeper concern, for most kids they are a part of typical child development. Sometimes, however, they are a sign of a problem that needs to be addressed when they occur with intensity, length, and frequency.

Read More »

Calm Parenting Podcast Episodes: 5 Ways to Increase Calm

Parenting, especially when dealing with children facing behavioral or mental health challenges, can be an overwhelming journey. To help parents, each podcast shares practical strategies that create change. I also know that parenting can be overwhelming and that means sometimes not only can our children and teens trigger us and cause quite a bit of distress. That is why I

Read More »
Discover how low demand parenting calms the brain and boosts cooperation. Learn simple routines and scripts for neurodivergent kids.

Low Demand Parenting: A Calm-First Playbook for Overwhelmed Parents

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If every day feels like walking on eggshells around your child, you’re not failing—your child’s brain is overloaded. When kids melt down over socks, homework, or bedtime, it’s not bad behavior—it’s a sign of dysregulation. Their nervous system is in survival mode. And traditional parenting strategies like “more structure” or “stricter rules” often backfire. That’s

Read More »
Homeschooling Special Needs Children and Teens with Terrie McKee

Homeschooling Special Needs Children: 4 Steps to a Calm and Confident Start

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes For many parents of children with learning, behavioral, or emotional differences, traditional school can feel like a daily struggle of stress, meltdowns, and constant advocacy. Homeschooling special needs children offers something different: a chance to slow down, individualize learning, and bring peace back into your child’s day. But it can also feel overwhelming to know

Read More »
Discover the real helicopter parenting effects on your child’s brain, behavior, and confidence. Learn how to break the cycle with Dr. Roseann’s Regulation First Parenting™ approach.

Helicopter Parenting Effects: How It Can Ruin Your Child

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child’s confidence or motivation seems to be shrinking even though you’re trying your best to protect them—you’re not alone. This guide unpacks the hidden effects of helicopter parenting, what’s really happening in your child’s brain, and how to shift toward calm, confident independence—without guilt or fear. What Is Helicopter Parenting and Why Do

Read More »
15 Engaging Coping Skills Activities for Kids to Build Resilience for Life

15 Engaging Coping Skills Activities for Kids to Build Resilience for Life

Why are coping skills so important for kids? Well, life isn’t always a smooth ride as there will always be twists, turns, and loops. Practicing coping skills keeps them secure when the ride gets bumpy. Kids face strong emotions and challenging situations daily, from school stress to friendship woes. Without the right coping strategies, these situations can feel like a

Read More »
Top Parenting Tips for Navigating Homework Challenges

Top Parenting Tips for Navigating Homework Challenges

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes One simple shift—calming your child’s brain first—can turn homework battles into calmer, teachable moments. If homework time feels like a meltdown waiting to happen, you’re not alone. I work with overwhelmed parents every day. The good news? With a regulation-first plan, we can lower stress and boost learning. In this post, I’ll share top parenting

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 »
Understanding Angry Kids and How to Handle Screen Time Meltdowns

Understanding Angry Kids and How to Handle Screen Time Meltdowns

Is screen time triggering explosive reactions in your home? You’re not alone, and it’s not just a matter of turning off the devices. Our kids’ nervous systems are getting hijacked by screen time, leading to what I call “device rage.”  This intense frustration and anger may feel hard to understand as parents, but there is a reason why it is

Read More »
9 Emotional Regulation Tips for Parents Help Your Child Build Resilience

9 Emotional Regulation Tips for Parents: Help Your Child Build Resilience

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Managing big emotions can be tough, especially when your child’s outbursts seem to come out of nowhere. But you’re not alone—with the right tools and steady support, your child can surely learn to build emotional resilience, and be more in control. Read About: Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Children How does Emotional Regulation Support Mental Health

Read More »
Disarming Tantrums How to Manage Difficult Behaviors

Toddler Tantrums When to Worry: Managing Difficult Behaviors

Temper tantrums are a normal and common part of child development and raising children, and parents often struggle with how to manage them. All the parenting books and parenting classes discuss the “terrible twos” and how to handle toddler tantrums, but as children approach five and six, a kid throwing tantrums may trigger worry. While parents become concerned that they reflect a deeper concern, for most kids they are a part of typical child development. Sometimes, however, they are a sign of a problem that needs to be addressed when they occur with intensity, length, and frequency.

Read More »

Calm Parenting Podcast Episodes: 5 Ways to Increase Calm

Parenting, especially when dealing with children facing behavioral or mental health challenges, can be an overwhelming journey. To help parents, each podcast shares practical strategies that create change. I also know that parenting can be overwhelming and that means sometimes not only can our children and teens trigger us and cause quite a bit of distress. That is why I

Read More »
Discover how low demand parenting calms the brain and boosts cooperation. Learn simple routines and scripts for neurodivergent kids.

Low Demand Parenting: A Calm-First Playbook for Overwhelmed Parents

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If every day feels like walking on eggshells around your child, you’re not failing—your child’s brain is overloaded. When kids melt down over socks, homework, or bedtime, it’s not bad behavior—it’s a sign of dysregulation. Their nervous system is in survival mode. And traditional parenting strategies like “more structure” or “stricter rules” often backfire. That’s

Read More »
Homeschooling Special Needs Children and Teens with Terrie McKee

Homeschooling Special Needs Children: 4 Steps to a Calm and Confident Start

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes For many parents of children with learning, behavioral, or emotional differences, traditional school can feel like a daily struggle of stress, meltdowns, and constant advocacy. Homeschooling special needs children offers something different: a chance to slow down, individualize learning, and bring peace back into your child’s day. But it can also feel overwhelming to know

Read More »
Discover the real helicopter parenting effects on your child’s brain, behavior, and confidence. Learn how to break the cycle with Dr. Roseann’s Regulation First Parenting™ approach.

Helicopter Parenting Effects: How It Can Ruin Your Child

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child’s confidence or motivation seems to be shrinking even though you’re trying your best to protect them—you’re not alone. This guide unpacks the hidden effects of helicopter parenting, what’s really happening in your child’s brain, and how to shift toward calm, confident independence—without guilt or fear. What Is Helicopter Parenting and Why Do

Read More »
15 Engaging Coping Skills Activities for Kids to Build Resilience for Life

15 Engaging Coping Skills Activities for Kids to Build Resilience for Life

Why are coping skills so important for kids? Well, life isn’t always a smooth ride as there will always be twists, turns, and loops. Practicing coping skills keeps them secure when the ride gets bumpy. Kids face strong emotions and challenging situations daily, from school stress to friendship woes. Without the right coping strategies, these situations can feel like a

Read More »
Top Parenting Tips for Navigating Homework Challenges

Top Parenting Tips for Navigating Homework Challenges

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes One simple shift—calming your child’s brain first—can turn homework battles into calmer, teachable moments. If homework time feels like a meltdown waiting to happen, you’re not alone. I work with overwhelmed parents every day. The good news? With a regulation-first plan, we can lower stress and boost learning. In this post, I’ll share top parenting

Read More »
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