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Emotional regulation, connection, and coaching is even MORE important for kids with special needs, to help them trust, connect and self-regulate.
ArticleResources for Parents of Kids Who Need More
Parenting a child who is strong-willed, highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or facing other unique challenges requires more from parents. We're here to support you!
ArticleThe Link Between Diet and Behavior
There is strong scientific evidence that food coloring, other additives, and pesticide intake is correlated with ADHD. It's worth checking out the Feingold diet.
Article5 year old Threatening Other Kids: "I want you dead"
Five year old experimenting with power needs to learn more appropriate ways of negotiating peer conflict.
Article9 year old has panic attacks
The treatment for panic attacks is to help kids notice the worries that trigger panic symptoms, so they can prevent and even interrupt attacks.
ArticleAngry & Rejecting: Attachment Disorder or Sensory Integration Issues?
A toddler who physically rejects his Mother could be related to sensory integration issues, OR could be a disrupted attachment. Here's how to handle both.
ArticleAnxious Child Spits Compulsively - Normal or OCD?
Child's habit of spitting whenever disgusted, or nervous, could well be signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which is related to anxiety.
ArticleBut does this peaceful parenting approach work with a special needs child, such as ASD and sensory issues?
Peaceful parenting (regulating your own emotions, connecting and coaching) not only works with special needs kids, but is even MORE important for them.
ArticleCan 12 Year Old with ADD Stay Home Alone?
Kids with ADD need structure and routines even more than most kids. If you offer your daughter extra support, this could be a great opportunity for her to grow.
ArticleDaughter won't get off toilet
When 6 year old is staying in the bathroom at night for half an hour with the urge to pee, there could be several explanations - including a physical issue.