Gut Health in Autism and ADHD

Have you ever had a gut feeling about something? Have you ever gotten butterflies in your stomach before a stressful event? Those feeling aren’t just in your head (at least not entirely). Your brain is in constant communication with gut through something called the “gut-brain axis,” and this connection is a two way street. The … Read more

My Spectrum Heroes Vitamins for Autism and ADHD

Do you ever stress about what your kids are (or aren’t) eating? Do you worry that they’re missing certain nutrients because of picky eating? I feel you pain!!! Our oldest son is on the spectrum, our daughter has food intolerances and changes what she likes on a daily basis, and our youngest son has sensory … Read more

The Essential Guide to CBD for Autism and ADHD

When all of the hoopla with CBD oil began, I remember vowing to myself, “I will NOT give my child marijuana.” Fast forward eighteen long months and a whole lot of trial and error with improving our son’s behavior, and I found myself holding our first tiny bottle of full-spectrum hemp oil. It took a … Read more

Long before our son was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, we already knew he had some pretty major sensory processing issues. Like many other kids who struggle with sensory processing, our son had some major sensory seeking and sensory avoiding behaviors. Out of desperation to control his behavior and help him with emotional regulation, we stumbled across … Read more

Why Magnesium May Be The Key To Your Health

For years, I struggled with insomnia, constipation, anxiety, irritability, and frequent headaches. Like many other busy Moms, I “managed” my symptoms without ever looking into their root cause. Headaches? No problem, I’ve got an oil for that! Insomnia? I’ll use a homeopathic remedy. Constipation? My Go-Go Gummies always do the trick! I applauded myself for … Read more

Hidden Ingredients Behind Childhood Behavior

It was Valentine’s Day, and I wanted to do something special for breakfast to surprise my kids. I had been up late the night before getting fun ideas off of Pinterest, and finally settled on making red, heart shaped pancakes. One of our family traditions is to have pancakes every Saturday morning, and I usually … Read more