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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD): Symptoms, Causes & How to Help Your Child

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD): Symptoms, Causes & How to Help Your Child

If your child goes from zero to meltdown in seconds over what seems like nothing, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), also called disruptive mood disorder, is more than just moodiness or a “bad day.” It’s a serious childhood mental health condition where constant irritability and explosive temper outbursts take over daily life. These

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Is Your Child’s Anger Normal? Signs of Childhood Anger Disorders and What to Do

Is Your Child’s Anger Normal? Signs of Childhood Anger Disorders and What to Do

Every child gets angry, but when outbursts are extreme, frequent, or seem impossible to calm, it can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Childhood anger disorders go beyond typical frustration—they involve persistent, intense anger and emotional reactivity that disrupts daily life at home, school, and in friendships. If you are like my center and group

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Classroom Guide: Self Regulation Strategies for Students with ADHD

Classroom Guide: Self Regulation Strategies for Students with ADHD

Supporting kids with ADHD in the classroom can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools, they can learn to self-regulate. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often struggle with focus, impulse control, and managing their emotions. But here’s the good news—when we teach them self-regulation skills, they gain the ability to handle their emotions, stay focused, and tackle challenges

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The Brain and Mental Health: Rethinking Clinical Issues as Dysregulation of the Nervous System

The Brain and Mental Health: Rethinking Clinical Issues as Dysregulation of the Nervous System

Table of Contents Understanding the Brain and Nervous System Nervous System and Emotions Nervous System and Behaviors How Mental Health Affects Physical Health Signs of Dysregulation in Children The Central Nervous System: What Parents Need to Know Addressing Brain and Mental Health Through Regulation Holistic Approaches to Nervous System Regulation Case Studies: Success Stories in Regulation Next Steps for Parents

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How to Regulate Nervous System Without Medication: Expert-Backed Solutions for Children and Teens

How to Regulate Nervous System Without Medication: Expert-Backed Solutions for Children and Teens

Table of Contents Nervous System Health How to Regulate the Nervous System Without Medication Understanding the Nervous System Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems Autonomic Nervous System Symptoms of Nervous System Dysregulation Causes of Nervous System Dysregulation Proven Techniques to Regulate the Nervous System Deep Breathing Exercises The Role of Physical Exercise and Yoga Nutritional Support for Nervous System Health The

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Coregulation Secrets Every Parent Needs to Know: Transform Your Child’s Emotional Struggles into Confidence

Coregulation Secrets Every Parent Needs to Know: Transform Your Child’s Emotional Struggles into Confidence

Table of Contents Understanding Coregulation The Science of Co-Regulation The Role of Parents and Caregivers in Coregulation Coregulation vs. Self-Regulation Co-Regulation for Different Ages Benefits of Coregulation for Children Coregulation Techniques for Parents and Caregivers: What Caregiver Behaviors Promote Coregulation? Coregulation in Different Types of Relationships Addressing Emotional Dysregulation and Emotional Development in Children How Does Coregulation Look Like in

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What Is Self Regulation? How It Shapes Your Child's Focus and Behavior

What Is Self Regulation? How It Shapes Your Child’s Focus and Behavior

Table of Contents Understanding Self Regulation Self Regulation Definition and How is it Different from Self-Control The Importance of Self Regulation for Children and Teens How Self Regulation Develops in Children Key Components of Self Regulation What Is Behavioral Self-Regulation? What is Emotional Self Regulation? Behavioral vs. Emotional Self Regulation in Children and Teens Common Challenges in Self Regulation Techniques

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10 Phrases to Quickly Calm Angry Children at Home or School

10 Phrases to Quickly Calm Angry Children at Home or School

It’s no secret that children experience big emotions, but knowing how to guide them through these moments can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a parent or an educator, finding effective ways to calm an angry child is essential for helping them build emotional resilience and emotion regulation skills.   Understanding what to say—and how to say it—can make a world of

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Nervous System Dysregulation Tips and Tools Every Parent Needs to Support Emotions and Learning

Nervous System Dysregulation: Tips and Tools Every Parent Needs to Support Emotions and Learning

Table of Contents Understanding Nervous System Dysregulation What Constitutes a Healthy Nervous System? Neuroinflammation and Sensory Overload The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Branches What is the Vagus Nerve? What are the Signs and Symptoms of a Dysregulated Nervous System? Physical Symptoms Emotional Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors of Nervous System Dysregulation How Does Chronic

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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD): Symptoms, Causes & How to Help Your Child

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD): Symptoms, Causes & How to Help Your Child

If your child goes from zero to meltdown in seconds over what seems like nothing, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), also called disruptive mood disorder, is more than just moodiness or a “bad day.” It’s a serious childhood mental health condition where constant irritability and explosive temper outbursts take over daily life. These

Read More »
Is Your Child’s Anger Normal? Signs of Childhood Anger Disorders and What to Do

Is Your Child’s Anger Normal? Signs of Childhood Anger Disorders and What to Do

Every child gets angry, but when outbursts are extreme, frequent, or seem impossible to calm, it can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Childhood anger disorders go beyond typical frustration—they involve persistent, intense anger and emotional reactivity that disrupts daily life at home, school, and in friendships. If you are like my center and group

Read More »
Classroom Guide: Self Regulation Strategies for Students with ADHD

Classroom Guide: Self Regulation Strategies for Students with ADHD

Supporting kids with ADHD in the classroom can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools, they can learn to self-regulate. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often struggle with focus, impulse control, and managing their emotions. But here’s the good news—when we teach them self-regulation skills, they gain the ability to handle their emotions, stay focused, and tackle challenges

Read More »
The Brain and Mental Health: Rethinking Clinical Issues as Dysregulation of the Nervous System

The Brain and Mental Health: Rethinking Clinical Issues as Dysregulation of the Nervous System

Table of Contents Understanding the Brain and Nervous System Nervous System and Emotions Nervous System and Behaviors How Mental Health Affects Physical Health Signs of Dysregulation in Children The Central Nervous System: What Parents Need to Know Addressing Brain and Mental Health Through Regulation Holistic Approaches to Nervous System Regulation Case Studies: Success Stories in Regulation Next Steps for Parents

Read More »
How to Regulate Nervous System Without Medication: Expert-Backed Solutions for Children and Teens

How to Regulate Nervous System Without Medication: Expert-Backed Solutions for Children and Teens

Table of Contents Nervous System Health How to Regulate the Nervous System Without Medication Understanding the Nervous System Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems Autonomic Nervous System Symptoms of Nervous System Dysregulation Causes of Nervous System Dysregulation Proven Techniques to Regulate the Nervous System Deep Breathing Exercises The Role of Physical Exercise and Yoga Nutritional Support for Nervous System Health The

Read More »
Coregulation Secrets Every Parent Needs to Know: Transform Your Child’s Emotional Struggles into Confidence

Coregulation Secrets Every Parent Needs to Know: Transform Your Child’s Emotional Struggles into Confidence

Table of Contents Understanding Coregulation The Science of Co-Regulation The Role of Parents and Caregivers in Coregulation Coregulation vs. Self-Regulation Co-Regulation for Different Ages Benefits of Coregulation for Children Coregulation Techniques for Parents and Caregivers: What Caregiver Behaviors Promote Coregulation? Coregulation in Different Types of Relationships Addressing Emotional Dysregulation and Emotional Development in Children How Does Coregulation Look Like in

Read More »
What Is Self Regulation? How It Shapes Your Child's Focus and Behavior

What Is Self Regulation? How It Shapes Your Child’s Focus and Behavior

Table of Contents Understanding Self Regulation Self Regulation Definition and How is it Different from Self-Control The Importance of Self Regulation for Children and Teens How Self Regulation Develops in Children Key Components of Self Regulation What Is Behavioral Self-Regulation? What is Emotional Self Regulation? Behavioral vs. Emotional Self Regulation in Children and Teens Common Challenges in Self Regulation Techniques

Read More »
10 Phrases to Quickly Calm Angry Children at Home or School

10 Phrases to Quickly Calm Angry Children at Home or School

It’s no secret that children experience big emotions, but knowing how to guide them through these moments can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a parent or an educator, finding effective ways to calm an angry child is essential for helping them build emotional resilience and emotion regulation skills.   Understanding what to say—and how to say it—can make a world of

Read More »
Nervous System Dysregulation Tips and Tools Every Parent Needs to Support Emotions and Learning

Nervous System Dysregulation: Tips and Tools Every Parent Needs to Support Emotions and Learning

Table of Contents Understanding Nervous System Dysregulation What Constitutes a Healthy Nervous System? Neuroinflammation and Sensory Overload The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Branches What is the Vagus Nerve? What are the Signs and Symptoms of a Dysregulated Nervous System? Physical Symptoms Emotional Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors of Nervous System Dysregulation How Does Chronic

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