Let’s start with a simple truth most parents already know but often avoid enforcing: children and teens today are profoundly sleep deprived. Not mildly tired. Not “could use a little more rest.” Neurologically depleted. And while schools, schedules,...
Let’s be honest—kindly honest, not beat-yourself-up honest. If you’ve struggled for years, you’ve probably tried just about everything. The self-help books are stacked like a motivational Jenga tower. You’ve done therapy. You’ve...
Earlier this week, I sat with a capable, driven professional who was exhausted in a way that had little to do with sleep and everything to do with pressure. She understood the value of breathing resets, walking, and consistent neurofeedback training. She had...
If you are living with a defiant teenager, you know the drill. You ask them to take out the trash, and they roll their eyes. You mention homework, and a door slams. You try to set a limit on screen time, and World War III erupts in your living room. Exhausted parents...
Most people think of ADHD as a problem of attention, impulse control, or restless energy. And for practical purposes, it is. Those are the symptoms that show up in classrooms, offices, and family dinners. But underneath all of that noise, there is often something...