September is Self-Care Awareness Month! In keeping with this theme, we’re exploring grounding strategies to keep kids calm. The best thing about grounding strategies is that they can be used at every stage of life to hone focus, balance perspective, and manage mood.

Even if you’ve never heard of grounding strategies, you can effectively pass them on to your kids and use them in your own life, too! Grounding is simple, free, and accessible to anyone. All you need is an open mind and a few minutes to learn about grounding exercises and how they work.

Understanding the difference between neurodivergent and neurotypical behavior can be confusing. Never fear! Today, we’re looking at what each term means, spotting characteristics, and meaningful ways to offer support. 

Today, we’re looking at what it means when people talk about ADHD being a spectrum. But first, let’s start with ADHD itself. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder.