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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

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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

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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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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

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 »
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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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 »

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 »

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 »
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

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 »
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

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