October is ADHD Awareness Month, and at Attuned Families, we’re taking this time to highlight the unique experiences and strengths of those living with ADHD. Whether you’re a parent navigating school routines or a teacher seeking ways to support diverse learners, our team is here to help. In this post, we’re excited to share insights, resources, and services that can support families, educators, and anyone impacted by ADHD.

Summer can be a magical time for families—a season filled with endless possibilities to explore, learn, and grow together. The summer can also be challenging. More transitions, being out of your regular routine, and being in a lot of new situations and environments can be hard on kids and in turn hard on parents. Focusing on attunement, connection and fun, can help to alleviate some of those challenges.

It goes without saying that to choose a career as a First Responder requires personal sacrifice. It also affects family life. Parenting as a trauma-exposed professional presents unique challenges that require understanding, support, and coping strategies. Whether you're a Police Officer, Paramedic, Fire Fighter, or another type of First Responder, it's crucial to recognize and address these challenges to create a healthy and supportive environment for your family. This is certainly easier said than done.

If you find parenting hard, you are far from alone. We are in the midst of a children’s mental health crisis. That means that your child may be struggling with their mental health, which makes them harder to parent, OR, you are helping them navigate challenges related to Mental Health problems of their peers or others in your community.

Anxiety can manifest in many ways, such as fear, worry, and nervousness, and it can have a significant impact on a child's well-being, development and behaviour. As a parent, it can be difficult to watch your child struggle with anxiety, and it can be hard to know how to help.

Perinatal mental health refers to the emotional well-being of expecting and new parents during the perinatal period, which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum stage. It's a time when parents are dealing with a wide range of emotions, including joy, excitement, and anxiety.

The potential of get-togethers with friends, gift exchanges, and more family time can bring up a wide range of emotions, while the pressure to make the holiday special for the kids can have parents busy and stressed.

Emotions and learning are closely related. To keep things simple, we are going to take a look at three ways to support your child’s learning that seem to have nothing to do with academics.

Attunement is a game-changer in parenting and relationships. It is often the missing link when parents can’t figure out what’s going wrong.

The Safe and Sound Protocol is a non-invasive intervention that involves listening to specially treated music designed to help you feel, think, and connect better.

Children are amazing and exhausting! By helping your child with their emotional regulation they can reduce everyday stress and improve relationships.