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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.

Parenting, Video Games, and ADHD
Shannon Rolph Shannon Rolph

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.

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Beyond Therapy: Kids in the Woods - Nurturing Growth in Nature
Shannon Rolph Shannon Rolph

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.

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Unlocking ADHD: Understanding Your Child's Varied Performance
Shannon Rolph Shannon Rolph

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.

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"Strategies for a Smooth Summer Break: Tips for Parents of Neurodivergent, Anxious, and Highly Sensitive Children"
Shannon Rolph Shannon Rolph

"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!

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Understanding ARFID: A Guide for Families and Loved Ones
Shannon Rolph Shannon Rolph

Understanding ARFID: A Guide for Families and Loved Ones

This blog post is a comprehensive guide for families and loved ones of individuals with Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). The post provides 4 essential stops to help you make sense of this diagnosis, including understanding what ARFID is and isn't, learning strategies to support your loved one, prioritizing your own wellness, and seeking support. If you want to learn more about ARFID and how to support your loved one, this guide is the perfect starting point.

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Do you know this powerful tool for parents of sensitive or spirited kids?
Shannon Rolph Shannon Rolph

Do you know this powerful tool for parents of sensitive or spirited kids?

Many of the families who come to me for parent coaching want help to answer the question: How can I help my highly sensitive or spirited child? One of the tools that is so helpful is validation. I would love to teach you more about it here - what validation is (and what it isn’t!), and why it’s so effective in parenting (and any relationship, really!)

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What to do about after school meltdowns
Shannon Rolph Shannon Rolph

What to do about after school meltdowns

Let’s talk about after school restraint collapse - what is it, how we can better understand it (so that we can keep regulated ourselves in the face of those big after school feelings), and how we can support our kids through it

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5 strategies to make return to school easier for your anxious child
Shannon Rolph Shannon Rolph

5 strategies to make return to school easier for your anxious child

Returning to school can be especially hard for children with big worries. The good news is that there are simple strategies we can use to support them and make this big day easier. Check out this post for 5 of my favourite strategies to support anxious children in transitioning back to school

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The #1 best thing you can do to help your picky eater
Shannon Rolph Shannon Rolph

The #1 best thing you can do to help your picky eater

There are so many ways that we can address picky eating, but the truth is that there’s one piece that’s essential across the board. If we want to see positive change at mealtimes, we must spend time addressing this important factor. This post will help you to better understand that factor and give you practical strategies to start making changes, today.

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3 reasons your child might be a picky eater & a proven strategy to help
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3 reasons your child might be a picky eater & a proven strategy to help

We know that kids do well if they can - so why is your child having such a hard time with eating?

Here we’ll explore the most common reasons that are underlying picky eating, and we’ll dig into the 3 that I see most often with families.

By the end of this article you’ll have more understanding of what might be happening for your child, and you’ll have one new powerful and proven strategy you can use to help make positive change starting TODAY.

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Picky eating - the truth about what’s normal and what’s not
Shannon Rolph Shannon Rolph

Picky eating - the truth about what’s normal and what’s not

Your baby was an amazing eater - then they entered the toddler years and something changed. Now you’ve got a (very) picky child and you’re wondering: is my child’s picky eating normal? What can I do to help them? How can I make mealtimes easier?

You’ll find your answers here!

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