Has your child ever gone from calm to upset just because something isn’t happening in the exact way they expected? I remember this happening to me...
Why Kids Panic When Plans Change? (And What Helps in the Moment)
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Neurodivergent Parenting
The Hidden Dysregulation in Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Writing thank-you notes should not bring a child to tears, but in our household, it almost did. Dysgraphia is evident in our family through writing...
How Emotional Dysregulation Shows Up in ADHD
Emotional Dysregulation, Kids, and the ADHD Experience The first forty-plus years of my life have been guided by a quote by Maya Angelou that has...
Emotional Dysregulation in AUDHD Teens (Autism + ADHD)
You ask your teen (what feels like) a reasonable question. It might be about homework, getting ready to leave, or turning a screen off. Their...
Siblings and Autism: Supporting Sibling Relationships During Dysregulation and Healing Resentment
There was a period in our family life when both kids were struggling at the same time. One child would tense up, stomp, or shout, and the other...
Calming a Dysregulated Child Away From Home (When You’ve Lost Your Safe Space)
You’re at the grocery store. Or a restaurant. Or standing in line at the DMV. Your child becomes overwhelmed. They might start to whine, cry, yell,...
How Parents and Kids Trigger Each Other During Meltdowns (The Double Dysregulation Cycle)
Helping an ADHD Parent and Autism-Spectrum Child Manage Sensory Overload It’s common for families to share more than love and routines; they often...
How to Calm Your Child During a Meltdown (The Science of Co-Regulation)
Kids don’t give a formal warning when they start to spiral into dysregulation. Their whole vibe changes, and suddenly you're bracing for impact....
Christmas and PDA: Helping Your Child Feel Secure During the Holiday Season
Many people look forward to the holiday season through a warm, nostalgic lens. Decorations are put up, winter schedules shift around, relatives make...
The Emotional Switch: How Your Child’s Brain Detects Danger
Your child drops a toy, hears a loud sound, or faces a sudden schedule change, and in seconds, they’re crying, angry, or frozen. Autistic children...
What to Say When Your Child Melts Down
Your child is on the floor, crying and feeling frustrated. The shoes you asked them to put on are nowhere near their feet, and your patience is...
The Problem with Punishment: Why Connection Is a Better Teacher
It is late afternoon, and the house is buzzing. Snack time wrapped up, the homework folder is hiding, and the tablet timer beeps. Your child yells...