How to Mend Your Emotional Safety Net

“Literally every person is messed up, so pick your favorite train wreck and roll with it.” ~Hannah Marbach

All moms long for their babies to need them, but when a child is always clinging to their mother- it can be hard to get anything done. When this happens, a mother’s first instinct is to wonder what is going on.While some kids are naturally more clingy than others, when a child suddenly becomes clingier than usual, there is typically a reason. Some of these reasons are pretty simple, while others can be pretty complex.

As parents, we have to discipline our children to help them to grow into the best possible people. However, some discipline strategies do stand above the rest, while others will only lead your child to walk on eggshells around you.Did you know that your discipline strategies could be making your child anxious? While some forms of discipline can be extremely effective, others can be counterproductive, because if your child is anxious as a result of your discipline, it isn’t likely that it will be effective. Here are 4 ineffective discipline strategies that make your child anxious.When your discipline strategy is far over the top for the action your child has taken, it is going to leave them on edge.

As kids begin to learn the ropes, they also learn how far they can push limits. While it may be hard to face, for some, a major part of this can manifest as manipulation.No parent wants to admit their child is manipulating them, but the sooner you nip this behavior in the bud, the sooner you put a stop to it. The last thing you want to do is give in to your child’s manipulation.

The end of the year is always that special time where people start reflecting on the past 350-ish days and planning for the next 365. It’s a time where many of us love to write out goals for the upcoming New Year — some might call them “resolutions.”

When you live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), nothing feels more awkward than being with a group of friends that has no clue what you’re thinking: Where the heck is the bathroom?

Hey ladies! Who wants to get together for a little dinner and drinks after work?

$106.45 (queen size)“I have to take my ADHD medication later in the day in order to do homework efficiently, and sometimes that can make it hard to wind down and fall asleep. This pillow is pricey, but to me it’s worth the money.

December 3, 2022Over the years, persistent concerns by clinicians about the safety of ADHD medications have hampered treatment, particularly in middle-aged and older adults. The notion that ADHD stimulants were intrinsically toxic to the cardiovascular system, despite reliable evidence to the contrary, has now been debunked.A new meta-analysis of studies from the last 15 years, involving more than 3.9 million participants, concluded that “ADHD medication use was not statistically significantly associated with the risk of any CVD (cardiovascular disease) among children and adolescents, young and middle-aged adults, older adults, or overall.” The analysis, published in JAMA Network Open, was the most comprehensive to date on the association between ADHD medication and CVD risk.1The study found:[Download: ADHD Medications – Comparison Chart of Stimulants & Nonstimulants]Moreover, there was no increased risk of cardiovascular disease, regardless of the type of CVD the patient had when starting the ADHD stimulant, or that developed while they were taking ADHD medications.

My husband once explained to me, in pain-staking detail, why J. R. R.

“In a world that treats a forty-one-year-old single woman like a teenager who didn’t get asked to prom, I think it’s extremely important to recognize the unique wisdom of a solitary life—a wisdom that develops slowly over many years, that is fundamentally different from that of, say, the person who was between boyfriends for a year when she was twenty-six.” ~Sara Eckel

How to deal with work stress Work stress isn’t going anywhere, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept it. The great news is, you are not powerless. Work stress doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of your day.

How much do I need for retirement? Time to get your head out of the sand and do some easy number crunching to find out where you are and where you need to be. Remember this: anticipation is the ultimate power. Losers react; leaders anticipate.Failing to and just hoping Social Security will carry you through retirement is a recipe for disaster.

By Dr. Dolores Fazzino, DNP, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, and Energy Whisperer Did you know that everything is energy and has a frequency, including your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs? This is true! Are There High Frequency Words? In Dr. Yvonne Oswald’s book, ”Every Word Has Power” she speaks of the frequency and vibration of words […]

The term “hypnosis” conjures images of hypnotists swinging pendulums and slowly chanting “You are getting sleepy.” But for a growing number of clinicians, hypnotherapy is serious business, with exciting treatment potential. Therapeutic hypnotism has been shown to manage conditions as diverse as chronic pain, insomnia, and eating disorders, according to the Mayo Clinic.

ADHD brings creativity, spontaneity, and generosity, which can enrich any season. During the holidays, it can also cause cards to go unmailed, or make you forget about that school potluck until your child asks what you’re bringing — just minutes before the event.We asked ADDitude readers how their symptoms show up during this time of year, and how they get through the holiday season with minimal burnout.

“Caring for your body, mind, and spirit is your greatest and grandest responsibility. It’s about listening to the needs of your soul and then honoring them.” ~Kristi Ling 

As parents, it’s safe to say that the vast majority of us want nothing more than for our kids to succeed in this life. While there are several ways to help your child to flourish and grow into their best selves, it’s important to figure out what motivates them toward their goals.As parents, we are our kid’s biggest supporters. You may assume that they know you are rooting for them, but it’s very important that you actively participate in helping your child to succeed.

As parents, we have so much influence over our children. The thing is- our words have power, and if we want our sons to grow into the best men they can possibly be, we have to choose our words carefully.There are so many phrases that have been used with boys for generations, and many of those phrases are inherently toxic.

Not available December 14? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Irritability, moodiness, temper tantrums, or other mood states commonly occur alongside ADHD in youth, but sometimes emotion regulation difficulties (ERD) indicate something more.

It is never too late to start teaching your child the importance of good manners. Children are like sponges and can easily absorb what they are taught, as long as they learn it as children.While it may seem difficult to teach good manners, the best course of action is to model the behavior and encourage your children to follow suit. You can tell your kids all day long to have good manners, but the reality is, if you don’t, you are going to be in big trouble.

“Embodiment is living within, being present within the internal space of the body.” ~Judith Blackstone

Q: “How do I survive being with my extended family over the holiday season with my sanity and emotions intact?”The Hollywood image of a happy family celebrating the holidays — laughing, eating, and sharing an oversized bowl of popcorn while watching a classic movie — rarely looks like real life. In the real world, extended family members may offer unsolicited advice, pass judgment, and dismiss your needs, which can trigger emotional dysregulation.Your best bet? Develop a strategy before a family gathering to make difficult relatives more tolerable and maintain your holiday spirit.

“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” ~Jack Canfield

By Dr. Dolores Fazzino, DNP, RN, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive. The longest relationship you will have in your life is the one you have with yourself. What kind of relationship do you have with yourself? Are you kind to yourself? Do you nourish, respect, appreciate, and most importantly love yourself? Or do you do everything […]

Does walking past a sidewalk panhandler make you want to weep? Does the guy cutting the mile-long line at airport security send you into a rage? Do you feel paralyzed by a barrage of negative news?If you answered yes to these questions, you may have the largely overlooked but hugely impactful ADHD trait called justice sensitivity. Whether it’s triggered by societal injustice or small inequities, justice sensitivity causes you to perceive unfairness and wrongdoing in the world more frequently — and to feel it more acutely — than do neurotypical peers.Several studies have found that ADHD brains (particularly inattentive type) are significantly more justice-sensitive than are neurotypical brains.

Raising little girls is a unique job, and much of how we handle our daughters and model for them is ultimately what they will pick up. When preparing your daughter for womanhood, it’s really important to keep that in mind.If we don’t model the right behavior for our daughters, we are setting them up for failure. When dealing with your daughter, try to remember the most important lessons that you have learned.