What If Your Child’s “Bad Behavior” Is Actually a Nervous System in Survival Mode? Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, and Flop Responses in Parenting As a seasoned therapist and recovering strict parent, I know how painful and confusing it can feel when your child’s behavior...
We Are Wired for Love and Belonging: A Therapist’s Reflection on Connection and Healing A Universal Truth: We All Long to Belong After over thirty years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and just as many as a recovering strict parent, I’ve come to believe...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental disorder that can cause excessive movements, lead to poor impulse control, and make it difficult to focus. Researchers are still working to determine exactly what causes ADHD, but studies suggest that certain foods and beverages can worsen symptoms....
Transforming Parenting: From Strict Discipline to Emotional Connection Parenting is a journey filled with learning curves. In my early days as a parent, I believed that strict discipline and rigid structure were the keys to raising well-behaved children. However, I soon realized that this approach...