Got a neurodivergent child? I know as a parent your biggest fear is: Their self-worth and how being uniquely-wired will affect their social life and ability to connect with others. If your child will be able to function independently as an adult. So I’m going to rock the boat a little (or maybe a lot)…
Reese was 17 years old when he was finally diagnosed with dyslexia. He was a fluent reader and slipped through the cracks until his senior year in high school. When you hear ‘dyslexia’ the first image that comes to mind for most people is someone who can’t read. It’s exactly why stealth dyslexics and kids…
Last year the CDC removed a milestone from childhood development – which quite honestly makes me want to scream. Crawling is a very key step in brain development. You want your child to crawl. This milestone is critical in developing the brain functions necessary for fluent reading, writing, focus, and emotional regulation. Below are just…
Do I even tell my child of their diagnosis? Talking to your child about their unique challenges can come with so many questions. When you don’t know how to help your child- it can feel hard to act like the confident leader that you want to be for your child. More than anything you want…
It’s what you do after a psycho. ed evaluation that matters. The biggest mistake I see moms make after a diagnosis is they stop there. They think the psycho. ed evaluation has provided them with all the answers they can get about their child’s brain. I’m not knocking these evaluations. BUT if you do get…
Most moms can tell you the moment when they knew. And if they pursue an official diagnosis, they’re rarely surprised at the results. The grieving process and worry begin long before it’s official. Whether it’s when you realise your 5-year-old is reading better than your 8-year-old … all the other kids can sit still and…
Nathan was told constantly he is smart but lazy. Part of that was true. Nathan was smart. He could follow along in his classes and pass any test if he was asked to do it orally. But the minute Nathan had to write – he would shut down. His dad and teachers thought he was…
Loic was misunderstood most of his childhood. He was what most people called a ‘problem child’. He was defiant to just about everyone. He always felt annoyed if not angry and he was constantly in trouble with school. When he was 8, he was diagnosed with ODD and ADHD and his parents did the best…
It’s great that more moms are aware than ever about the impact that toxicity has on their children’s learning and behaviour. It’s not pleasant to think about but we do live in a toxic world. So everyone wants to detox their kids! Every other week a parent tells me they had their child do a…
These are the top mistakes I see when people try to improve their child’s brain health through nutrition. #1 – Supplements, Supplements and More Supplements Constant trial and error of supplements to fix a problem rather than using targeted supplements for your child’s bio-individual needs to heal the root cause. Monitoring what’s happening and adjusting…
If your child struggles with learning or behaviour, we have to talk gut health. You’ve likely heard your second brain is your gut. There are 100 billion neurons in the gut. Many of your child’s neurotransmitters needed for learning, focus and emotional regulation are manufactured by the gut bacteria. The antibiotics, digestive issues, eczema, allergies…
If your kid loves sugar and carbs, yeast could be a factor in their learning & behaviour challenges. This fungus resides naturally in your child’s gut but if unchecked can seriously impact their cognitive function. How Candida Affects Learning & Behaviour A ground-breaking study in 2019 confirmed what many doctors have been saying for decades…
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