Can video games actually help kids with ADHD? Emerging research suggests specially designed games may help strengthen attention and executive functioning—and offer clues about what helps ADHD brains engage.

Many people think a healthy nervous system is one that's calm all the time. But true regulation isn't about eliminating stress or activation—it's about developing the flexibility to respond with choice instead of automatic survival patterns. In this article, I explore why nervous system health is better measured by flexibility than constant calm, and what that looks like in everyday life.

Overfunctioning isn't just "doing a lot." It's a nervous system pattern that can leave you feeling responsible for everything—and exhausted in the process. Learn what overfunctioning is, why it develops, and practical ways to begin carrying only what's truly yours.

Mindfulness has become a buzzword, but what actually makes it work? This week's Research Thursday explores what researchers found after analyzing 110 studies—and why what happens after awareness may be where the real change begins.

There’s a point in almost every hard thing I do when I become convinced I’m not going to make it. The interesting thing is that I can usually predict when it’s coming. A lesson I learned from swimming the 200 backstroke has become a map for understanding how I personally move through challenges—and what helps me keep going.

What if your child's greatest strengths are actually making it harder to recognize their greatest challenges? This week's Research Thursday explores twice-exceptional (2e) children, the "uneven profile" that often leaves parents feeling confused, and why understanding it can change the way you see your child.

Anxiety doesn't always look like worry. Sometimes it looks like snapping at the people you love, never being able to sit still, or saying yes when you mean no. Part 2 of this series names four more common anxiety behaviors — and reframes what they're really about.

Is swimming really good for children with ADHD? Curious about the claims I was seeing online, I dug into the research. Here's what two studies revealed about swimming, attention, executive functioning, and overall well-being.

If you've ever described yourself as an overthinker, perfectionist, or someone who struggles to relax, you may be surprised to learn that anxiety can sometimes wear these disguises. In this post, I explore four common anxiety behaviors that often go unnoticed and the strengths hidden inside each one.

What gives sport meaning beyond the scoreboard? A fascinating study of Olympic athletes found that the most fulfilling parts of the athletic journey often have less to do with outcomes and more to do with growth, relationships, purpose, and who we become along the way.

What if the things you struggle with aren't signs that something is wrong with you, but actually clues about what you need? Understanding ourselves is often the first step toward meaningful change!