The Emotions Lab Blog

The gut brain axis the link between anxiety and food Feb 06, 2024

In our approach to addressing anxiety and behavioural issues in children, we recognise the intricate...

Take the plunge! Feb 01, 2024

At Nixon & Nixon, our workshops and programs prioritize addressing emotional dysregulation through a...

Why does my child have problems focusing on an important task? adhd important tasks Jan 25, 2024

Training with ADDCA has been a long-held dream ever since we suspected at least one of our kids has ...

Connection as a tool for emotional regulation Jan 18, 2024

Bessel Van Der Kolk's assertion that, "The parent-child connection is the most powerful mental healt...

All about feelings feelings Jan 11, 2024

At Nixon & Nixon, we are addressing the pressing issue of rising anxiety and behavioural challenges ...

Being on the front line of anxiety - an interview with teachers Jan 04, 2024

Happy New Year!

We spent time over the holidays talking to experienced teachers who have been in ...

Insights from our 2023 families! adhd anxiety families Dec 22, 2023

As we approach the year's end, we feel very grateful for the hundreds of hours we've shared with our...

A letter to my neurodivergent child. Dec 14, 2023

To my neurodivergent child,

The world might often feel like it's working against you, but your uniq...

ADHD 2.0 - Some insights into a fantastic book! Dec 07, 2023

ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey offers a unique exploration of attention deficit hyperac...

Children, anxiety and lifestyle medicine. anxiety anxiety in schools lifestyle medicine movement nutrition sleep Dec 01, 2023

Lifestyle choices can significantly impact children's anxiety levels. While it's important to note t...