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Empowering families, one article at a time.
Blog Posts about Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, ADHD, and More.
We’re breaking down the evidence behind psychology, neuroscience, and child development to give you practical strategies and build your understanding.
Building Self-Confidence in Children with ADHD: Understanding the Impact and How Parents Can Help
Boosting self-confidence in children with ADHD is crucial and achievable. This post delves into the impact of rejection on neurodiverse kids and offers practical strategies for parents. Learn about the 4:1 positive-to-negative ratio, how to celebrate your child’s strengths, and ways to support self-compassion and social skills. Equip yourself with effective tools to help your child thrive and build lasting confidence.
Parenting with ADHD: Nurturing Strengths and Supporting Behaviour
Parenting a child with ADHD is a journey of love and challenges. This blog explores ADHD behaviors, celebrates their strengths like creativity and hyperfocus, and offers practical strategies to support them effectively. Discover how to empower your child and navigate their unique needs with confidence.
Parenting, Video Games, and ADHD
If you're a parent of an ADHD child caught in the video game loop, you'll want to read this!
Uncover the fascinating science behind why video games hold their attention and how you can foster a better gaming experience for everyone. Learn about dopamine's role, the allure of the just-right-challenge, and strategies to ease transitions. Find out how you can be a supportive ally in your child's gaming journey.
Beyond Therapy: Kids in the Woods - Nurturing Growth in Nature
Join the fun with "Kids in the Woods," our nature-based Occupational Therapy program designed for amazing neurodivergent, anxious, or highly sensitive kids. In this blog, we share all the details of this exciting program, addressing common questions and ensuring you're well-equipped for the adventure that awaits your child in the great outdoors.
Empowering Kids with ADHD: Understanding Dopamine and Positive Decision-Making
Discover how your child's ADHD brain seeks joy through dopamine, and learn practical strategies to empower them with positive choices.
Unlocking ADHD: Understanding Your Child's Varied Performance
Gain a deeper understanding of how to support your child with ADHD as we explore effective strategies for managing performance fluctuations. Learn how to empower them to succeed in tasks, even when interest is low, and nurture their sense of accomplishment.
"Strategies for a Smooth Summer Break: Tips for Parents of Neurodivergent, Anxious, and Highly Sensitive Children"
Discover effective strategies for managing expectations and supporting neurodivergent, anxious, and highly sensitive children during the summer break. This blog post provides valuable tips on establishing routines, preparing for new experiences, and finding the right balance between activities and downtime. Create a memorable and enjoyable summer for your child with the tips inside!
Why the Holidays can be Stressful for your neurodivergent, anxious, or highly sensitive child
The holidays are a time of joy and excitement, but for neurodivergent, anxious, and highly sensitive kids it can also be a time of increased stress and meltdowns. Here we’ll explore why the holidays might be harder for your child, and 4 specific strategies you can use to make your holiday season more joyful!