ADHD
What is stressing out our kids?
As descendants of anxious ancestors, anxiety is embedded in our nervous system. However, the modern world presents unique stressors that we have control over. Learn about these stressors and how to help our children cope better in this informative and insightful episode.
What is the link between ADHD & Anxiety?
Anxiety is common among ADHDers. However, they can mimic, overshadow, or mask each other. Therefore, it is important to differentiate the two and understand what’s what to treat most effectively.
Do anxious kids have sensory sensitivities? (And how do they affect each other?)
In today’s episode, I talk all about sensory processing, sensory over- and under-responsivity, the relationship between anxiety and sensory sensitivities, and how we can best support our anxious children and teens.
How do we manage perfectionism?
Perfectionism has steadily increased over the years, with our younger generations establishing increasingly more extreme standards for themselves, which can be crippling.
Intentionally Sprinkling Mindfulness as Parents
Today I chat about helping build mindfulness into children’s and families’ lives. Mindfulness comes with a whole host of benefits and is easy to incoroirate into your daily life .
Psycom Pro: ADHD in Toddlers
Identifying and treating ADHD as soon as possible can make the terrible two’s, three’s, and beyond a bit less terrible.
ADDitude magazine: The Key to ADHD Emotional Regulation? Cultivating Gratitude, Pride & Compassion
We know kids with ADHD have trouble with emotion regulation. However, we can use their emotional brain to help them build resilience. Here is a simple but effective 3-pronged approach to improving emotional regulation.
ADDitude magazine: When Toddler Tantrums Are Actually ADHD: Early Signs of ADD and Emotional Dysregulation
All toddlers throw tantrums. But if your child’s extreme meltdowns come out of nowhere, that could be a sign of ADD. Understand the early warning signs of emotional dysregulation and what to do about big emotions.