The Nervous System Reset

How to End the Year Without Burning Out December often arrives quietly heavy. ❄️The calendar fills 📅, sleep shortens 😴⬇️, sugar increases 🍬, emotions surface 💭, and somehow we’re expected to finish strong 💪. Many people tell me this time of year makes their anxiety worse 😟, their focus harder 🧠💨, their mood lower 📉—and… Continue reading The Nervous System Reset

How Sugar Is Hijacking Your Child’s Brain

Smart Parents Don’t Sugar-Coat It Imagine this: You’re a loving mom doing all you can. Your 10-year-old, Jacob, is bright 💡and creative, but lately, he’s been zoning out at school, bouncing between moods, and struggling to stay focused. His teacher thinks he may have ADHD. You’re wondering “Is it time to try medication?” 💊 But… Continue reading How Sugar Is Hijacking Your Child’s Brain

Is Your Child’s Brain School Ready?

Top Nutrients to Supercharge Focus, Mood & Learning This Year Hi Parents, The back-to-school checklist is long—supplies, schedules, and sports practices. But there’s one thing that gets left off far too often: your child’s brain health. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist passionate about integrative care, I see how much attention, anxiety, and learning issues… Continue reading Is Your Child’s Brain School Ready?