As parents, we carry so much—and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to supporting our kids and ourselves.
I’d love to hear from you:
What topics around mental health or parenting would you like to learn more about right now?
Some ideas to get you thinking:•
Helping kids manage big emotions•
Reducing stress and overwhelm as a parent•
Boredom can look very different depending on whether a child has ADHD or not—but the key difference isn’t whether they feel bored (all kids do), it’s how quickly, how intensely, and what they do next.
Here’s a clear, real-life breakdown:
Boredom tends to be more situational and temporary.
How it shows up:
“I’m bored” but can eventually find something to do
One of the hardest questions for parents and caregivers is:“Is this just a phase… or is something deeper going on?”
A helpful way to begin discerning developmentally appropriate behavior vs. a trauma response is to look at a few key patterns:
1. Frequency & Intensity
Typical: Happens occasionally, matches the situation
Trauma-related: Happens often, feels big or out of proportion
2.Duration
