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How I Helped My Child Overcome Sleep Anxiety

When I think about my child’s first six months of life, it’s difficult not to think about my own sleepiness, too. Though my husband and I were initially fond of...

How I Helped My Child Overcome Sleep Anxiety

When I think about my child’s first six months of life, it’s difficult not to think about my own sleepiness, too. Though my husband and I were initially fond of...

young boy throwing a temper tantrum

Temper Tantrums: How to Handle a Screaming Child

You’re eating dinner when it happens. A fork flies across the table. The culprit is your screaming child in the throes of a temper tantrum. You’re at a restaurant, and...

Temper Tantrums: How to Handle a Screaming Child

You’re eating dinner when it happens. A fork flies across the table. The culprit is your screaming child in the throes of a temper tantrum. You’re at a restaurant, and...

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The Power of Puppets: Using Playtime to Improve Social Skills

Most kids are shy about expressing their feelings. And when other children are present, it can seem even harder. A proven way to make the process of sharing non-confrontational and...

The Power of Puppets: Using Playtime to Improve Social Skills

Most kids are shy about expressing their feelings. And when other children are present, it can seem even harder. A proven way to make the process of sharing non-confrontational and...

Two small girls doing homework together.

How to Get Your Child to Focus on Homework & Love Doing It

Is there a daily struggle in your household as your child plows through (or perhaps tries to avoid) a daunting pile of homework assignments? A child who struggles to focus...

How to Get Your Child to Focus on Homework & Love Doing It

Is there a daily struggle in your household as your child plows through (or perhaps tries to avoid) a daunting pile of homework assignments? A child who struggles to focus...

Child In Need Of Behavior Help

How to Discipline Children (& Teens) with Behavioral Disorders

Parents of children with attention or anxiety disorders have one time or another received that dreaded “call home” about their child’s behavior. Some school administrators might recommend relying on medical...

How to Discipline Children (& Teens) with Behavioral Disorders

Parents of children with attention or anxiety disorders have one time or another received that dreaded “call home” about their child’s behavior. Some school administrators might recommend relying on medical...

Child Using Technology

Children Using Technology: Impact of Screen Time on Brain Development

Looking at a group of children, it is common to see an ever-present phone or tablet in their hands. Compared to previous generations, children today are immersed in technology more...

Children Using Technology: Impact of Screen Time on Brain Development

Looking at a group of children, it is common to see an ever-present phone or tablet in their hands. Compared to previous generations, children today are immersed in technology more...

Homemade Snacks for Kids in Preschool

10 Nourishing Preschool Snacks You Can Make at Home

One of the most challenging and stressful aspects of being a “do it all” parent is providing a well-balanced diet, especially with limited time and a family full of sweet...

10 Nourishing Preschool Snacks You Can Make at Home

One of the most challenging and stressful aspects of being a “do it all” parent is providing a well-balanced diet, especially with limited time and a family full of sweet...

Young girl in yard with playhouse and bicycle.

7 Playdate Ideas for Kids with Anxiety

The word “playdate” might trigger your own worry response when you have a kid with anxiety. Will my kid have a meltdown? Will they get overwhelmed and lock themselves in...

7 Playdate Ideas for Kids with Anxiety

The word “playdate” might trigger your own worry response when you have a kid with anxiety. Will my kid have a meltdown? Will they get overwhelmed and lock themselves in...

Family Enjoying Outdoor Fall Activities for Kids

Fun Fall Activities for Families with Kids

Autumn is here, and for parents of children with anxiety and focus challenges, it’s one of the best seasons to help them put down that video device and discover the...

Fun Fall Activities for Families with Kids

Autumn is here, and for parents of children with anxiety and focus challenges, it’s one of the best seasons to help them put down that video device and discover the...

Nap Causing Child to Have Trouble Sleeping

The Most Helpful and Wrong Times for Naps

Quality sleep is important to all of us. Cognitive function, memory, our mood for the day, and how we deal with stress are all tied to how much we sleep....

The Most Helpful and Wrong Times for Naps

Quality sleep is important to all of us. Cognitive function, memory, our mood for the day, and how we deal with stress are all tied to how much we sleep....

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Reduce Stress with Daily Routines

For most people, daily routines feel like an impossible task. Despite the thousands of articles that stress how important they are, extra responsibilities can feel like a nuisance on busy...

Reduce Stress with Daily Routines

For most people, daily routines feel like an impossible task. Despite the thousands of articles that stress how important they are, extra responsibilities can feel like a nuisance on busy...

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Moving Away from Traditional Pharmaceuticals

Imagine yourself as a young child. What were the hobbies you enjoyed? Can you remember the shows you watched or the way you interacted with other people while you were...

Moving Away from Traditional Pharmaceuticals

Imagine yourself as a young child. What were the hobbies you enjoyed? Can you remember the shows you watched or the way you interacted with other people while you were...

Young girl at school writing.

New School Stress and Your Child

A new school year can be stressful for any child. There are new classmates to meet, new teachers with new rules and brand new subjects to understand. Add struggles with...

New School Stress and Your Child

A new school year can be stressful for any child. There are new classmates to meet, new teachers with new rules and brand new subjects to understand. Add struggles with...

Child Struggling with a Back-to-School Sleep Schedule

Tips for Back-to-School Sleep Routines

It’s that time of year again — kids traded lazy summer days for classrooms and lessons. There’s a mixture of excitement for the new school year and a little dread...

Tips for Back-to-School Sleep Routines

It’s that time of year again — kids traded lazy summer days for classrooms and lessons. There’s a mixture of excitement for the new school year and a little dread...

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Managing Your Child’s Supplement Routine

A daily routine is a child’s best friend when they struggle with attention issues. From sleep to screen time to supplements, the more basic details they can anticipate, the better...

Managing Your Child’s Supplement Routine

A daily routine is a child’s best friend when they struggle with attention issues. From sleep to screen time to supplements, the more basic details they can anticipate, the better...

Nutritious School Lunch Pancakes with blueberries and bananas.

Fun and Nutritious Back-to-School Lunches

It’s the age-old struggle between parents and their kids. Parents want their children to eat a balanced, nutrient-packed diet. Kids want the empty calories that come from fun foods. Thankfully,...

Fun and Nutritious Back-to-School Lunches

It’s the age-old struggle between parents and their kids. Parents want their children to eat a balanced, nutrient-packed diet. Kids want the empty calories that come from fun foods. Thankfully,...

Child Using Music to Help Focus

How to Use Music to Help You Focus

It is no secret that children love music. From singalongs in the classroom, to paddy-cake songs on the playground, children are often heard singing, whistling, and clapping to express their...

How to Use Music to Help You Focus

It is no secret that children love music. From singalongs in the classroom, to paddy-cake songs on the playground, children are often heard singing, whistling, and clapping to express their...

Using a Notebook to Limit Screen Time for School

Limiting Screen Time When School is in Session

There has been a great deal of research showcasing the damaging effects of screen time on children’s brains. Children with attention and anxiety issues are often the most susceptible to...

Limiting Screen Time When School is in Session

There has been a great deal of research showcasing the damaging effects of screen time on children’s brains. Children with attention and anxiety issues are often the most susceptible to...

How Antibody Remedies Work for Children with Anxiety

How Antibody Remedies Work for Children with Anxiety

There are so many solutions in and around attention challenges for children, it can feel overwhelming and confusing! Antibody remedies are a newer approach to help reduce the symptoms of...

How Antibody Remedies Work for Children with Anxiety

There are so many solutions in and around attention challenges for children, it can feel overwhelming and confusing! Antibody remedies are a newer approach to help reduce the symptoms of...

Healthy foods laid out; blueberries, salmon, avocado etc.

14 of the Best Foods to Help Your Child Focus

A healthy diet is one of the most powerful ways to help your child, especially if they have attention and anxiety issues. Whether it’s staying away from sugar, or integrating...

14 of the Best Foods to Help Your Child Focus

A healthy diet is one of the most powerful ways to help your child, especially if they have attention and anxiety issues. Whether it’s staying away from sugar, or integrating...

Child with Back-to-School Anxiety

Helping Your Child with Back-to-School Anxiety

For children struggling with attention and anxiety issues, starting back to school smoothly can be crucial for their happiness and health. Here are a few tools and tips to help...

Helping Your Child with Back-to-School Anxiety

For children struggling with attention and anxiety issues, starting back to school smoothly can be crucial for their happiness and health. Here are a few tools and tips to help...