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Family Co-Regulation: Moving From Chaos to Calm Together
Learn how co-regulation transforms emotional chaos into family connection. Discover simple tools to help your child calm down with you, not just because of you.

The Children's Brain Doctor
6 min read


When Kids Can’t Sit Still: Turning Movement Into a Mental Health Tool
When children can’t sit still, it’s not always a sign of misbehavior—it can be a sign that their nervous system is trying to regulate. Kids don’t always have the words to say, “I feel overwhelmed,” or “My body is buzzing with anxiety.” But their bodies speak clearly through action. Movement is how their brains and bodies cope, calm, and connect.
Neuroscience shows us that physical activity stimulates key areas of the brain responsible for focus, emotional regulation, and exe

The Children's Brain Doctor
6 min read


Nature Therapy: How the Outdoors Helps Kids (and Adults) Heal
Discover how nature therapy supports children with ADHD, anxiety, and emotional outbursts by calming the nervous system and boosting well-being.

The Children's Brain Doctor
5 min read


Helping Kids with Separation Anxiety: Gentle Tools for Easing Goodbyes
Help your child handle new schools, babysitters, and routine changes with ease. Use this playbook to create calm, confident transitions at home and beyond.

The Children's Brain Doctor
7 min read


Hold the Line, Hold Their Heart: Boundaries That Heal
Whether it’s starting a new school, adjusting to a new babysitter, or even just changing the daily routine, kids thrive when they know what to expect. But when the world around them feels unpredictable, children often act out what they can’t put into words: worry, fear, and loss of control.
As parents, we can’t remove every stressor—but we can soften the landing.

The Children's Brain Doctor
3 min read


Empowering Young Minds: Insights from The Children’s Brain Doctor on Healing and Growth
Parenting a child with big emotions, complex behaviors, or developmental challenges can be one of the most rewarding—and overwhelming—journeys you’ll ever take. You may find yourself exhausted, unsure, and wondering if anyone truly understands what you’re going through

The Children's Brain Doctor
3 min read


How to take on big problems
Discover how tiny actions create real impact with inspiration from bees. Learn why small efforts, done with heart and intention, matter more than you think.

The Children's Brain Doctor
5 min read
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