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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Co-Regulating With Your Anxious Child in the New School Year

Model calm regulation and plan ahead to reduce children's back-to-school anxiety, especially for those with ADHD, learning differences, or anxiety.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

What to Do When Your Neurodivergent Kid "Misbehaves"

Miscommunication Should Not Lead to Punishment Adults often perceive a cry for help from a neurodivergent kid as misbehavior. Whether it's a meltdown in the store, struggling to move onto another task, or shutting down when overwhelmed, neurodivergent kids are frequently labeled "disrespectful," "defiant," or "difficult." In reality, these behaviors are often a neurodivergent brain's way of asking for support. Neurodivergent kids aren't being difficult on purpose.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

This Habit Can Improve Your Love Life and Your Heart Health

Co-regulation requires three skill sets: the ability to identify when your partner is emotionally dysregulated, the ability to tell your partner when you are dysregulated, and the ability to react to your partner in a way that is calming.
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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

De-Escalation Techniques for Children

Supporting neurodivergent children requires a focus on attachment and understanding, moving away from punishment toward connection and emotional co-regulation.
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