9 Simple Ways I Cured My Anxiety Without Medication (and Why it Worked)
A few years ago I cured my anxiety without using medication. I hope some of these 9 tips can help others improve their mental health the natural way. Years ago …
Behavioral Health
Your Kid’s Emotional Cup – What Drains it and How to Refill it
An emotional cup is a metaphor for the amount of love, attention, and security a child receives. Imagine your children as having an empty cup that can be filled with …
3 Ways to Make Your Kids Feel Safe and Loved During Meltdowns and Tantrums
Meltdown and Tantrum Tips for Overwhelmed Parents: Meltdowns and tantrums are a natural response to big emotions in young kids. Help your child have fewer tantrums and shorter meltdowns with …
When Socks are the Enemy and Other Overly Sensitive Child Symptoms
Overly sensitive kids might actually have sensory processing issues that cause them to struggle with big feelings and have a hard time with changes around them. Learn what this means …
8 Lifesaving Sensory Gifts Designed For Sensitive Kids and Autism
Are you looking for the best sensory toys autism or sensory exploration? These 8 products are designed to help sensitive kids or children with special needs relax, focus, and thrive. …
The Best Strategies for Parenting a Seemingly Untamable, Defiant Child
Defiant behavior in your child will undoubtedly result in frequent power struggles and temper tantrums. This makes a positive parent-child relationship feel like a pipedream. These tips on how to …
5 Must-know Conditions that Mimic Strong-Willed Behavior in Kids
Certain conditions can hide or mimic strong-willed behavior in children. It is important to learn about these conditions and advocate for your child if something doesn’t add up. I had …
Stop Believing These 6 Harmful Myths About Raising Strong-Willed Kids
Strong-Willed Kids need their parents to stop believing these common myths – and start supporting them in a new way. My daughter was a little “extra” from the moment she …
OCD Symptoms in Kids: My Child’s Experience with “Weird Feelings”
Learn OCD symptoms in 4 year old and older and our families own experience with obsessive compulsive disorder. When the pediatrician told me that my daughter’s anxiety resembled obsessive compulsive …
Be Your Kid’s Emotions Coach with These 5 Simple Activities
Young children are faced with many different emotions throughout each day. Give them the social skills and emotional regulation tools they need to cope, with these feelings and emotions activities …