Many kids fall apart emotionally after school or custody transitions — not because they’re misbehaving, but because their nervous systems are overwhelmed. Learn about resistance collapse, how to recognize it, and how to support your child with empathy, regulation tools, and practical guidance for every age

Giftedness doesn’t shield kids from emotional struggles. Learn why perfectionism, pressure, and disconnection are rising among high-ability children—and how you can help your child build resilience, self-compassion, and a sense of mattering.

If you’re an adult who freezes at emails, dreads group texts, or snaps when your partner asks “What’s for dinner?”—this might be for you. Adult PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) isn’t about being lazy or difficult. It’s a nervous system response to feeling trapped or expected. In this blog, we break down how PDA shows up at work, in relationships, and why your brain isn’t broken—it’s just trying to protect you.

Kids with a PDA profile often don’t recognize traditional social hierarchies—respect isn’t given based on age or authority, it’s earned through connection. This can leave adults feeling disrespected or flabbergasted, but PDAers aren’t trying to be rude—they’re trying to stay safe. Power-over approaches trigger threat responses. True connection happens when power is shared, not imposed.

If you—or your child—melt down, shut down, or panic when asked to do something simple, it may be Pervasive Demand for Autonomy (PDA). This isn’t defiance—it’s a nervous system reacting to a loss of control. Inspired by Dr. Megan Neff and Robyn Gobbel, this blog explores PDA in kids and adults, explains why it’s misunderstood, and shares tools to support safety, connection, and regulation.

If you’ve ever spiraled after a short text, cried over constructive feedback, or thought someone’s silence meant you did something wrong—you might be dealing with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. And no, you're not too sensitive. You’re wired for deep care. 💛

ADHD isn’t a knowledge problem—it’s a performance problem. Kids with ADHD know what they’re supposed to do; they just struggle to do it .

When we understand motivation, we can eliminate frustration and failure. Understanding brings compassion and strategy.