Helping Your Child Bridge the Back to School Transition
As September approaches, many parents find themselves wondering: Will my child cope with starting or returning to school?Are they ready? Am I ready? Starting a new school, or year of
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7 Five Minute Vagal Tone Calm Down Exercises
Vagal tone is something every family can strengthen, and it makes a huge difference when big feelings show up. It’s the body’s natural calming system — the part that steadies
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When Thoughts Run Wild: The Hidden Side of Emotional Dysregulation
When parents hear the term emotional dysregulation, they often imagine big feelings and big reactions—meltdowns, shouting, slammed doors. But there’s another form of dysregulation that’s far quieter, often invisible, and
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Holding Big Feelings: The Power of Containment
As parents, we often find ourselves navigating our children’s big emotions, searching the internet, and reading countless books filled with parenting strategies. Yet, many of these techniques don’t seem to
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ADHD and Sleep: Simple Solutions for Families
Being a parent to a child diagnosed with ADHD can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when it comes to ensuring they get the rest they need. Sleep issues are
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Understanding Medical Conditions and Sleep Disorders
Sleep is important for children’s growth and development. But many children have trouble sleeping because of medical problems and sleep disorders. From asthma to sleep apnea, these issues can impact
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Improve Insomnia With These Sleep Tips
Children can experience insomnia, too, and their sleepless nights can impact the entire family. For parents, watching a child struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep can be both frustrating
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Autumn Nights: The Importance of Sleep for Your Child’s Emotional Health
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, the rhythm of life changes. Autumn brings shorter days and longer nights, reminding us of the importance of rest and
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Even Teens Have Separation Anxiety: Essential Advice for Parents
It’s completely normal for teenagers to experience worry or anxiety; it’s a typical part of growing up. However, many parents who come to my private practice are often surprised to
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“Beyond ‘Don’t Worry’: Why Reassurance Isn’t Enough to Ease Your Child’s Anxiety”
As parents, our instinct is to protect our children from discomfort and distress. When our child expresses anxiety or fear, our immediate response is often to reassure them. We might
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Talking Helps: Explaining Anxiety to Children
It’s not uncommon for children to experience anxiety without fully understanding what they are feeling. Especially for those who are perfectionists, anxious feelings might mistakenly be accepted as a normal
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Unravelling Anxiety Disorders: The Six Types that Affect Children
Although there is no single factor that causes anxiety, it is crucial to differentiate between typical anxiety and an anxiety disorder.in this article, I’ll outline six types of anxiety disorders
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