07/28/2026
When we think about raising regulated kids we think about creating an emotionally healthy and secure environment for them fostering co-regulation, purpose and confidence. We also think about ways to keep inflammation especially brain inflammation low because when brain cells stay fired up and irritated, kids have a harder time sitting still, paying attention, or processing sensory overload. Supporting our children from birth aspects is of upmost importance.
Artificial food dyes are linked to neurobehavioral issues like hyperactivity, irritability, anxiety, impuksive behaviors, and decreased focus, particularly in children. For those reasons no food dyes is a non-negotiable.
Gluten sensitivity is becoming a more common reason for brain inflammation in children and symptoms include severe irritability, sudden tantrums, brain fog, anxiety, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-like behaviors. Brain symptoms like this are more common than gut symptoms. For that reason most of thy team's children are gluten free.
As mentioned above regulation starts with us. Our own emotional and physical state directly shapes how our children regulate. Kids cannot fully regulate their emotions independently and rely heavily on our co-regulation through stable relationships, modeling, and emotional support.
Raising regulated kids today looks different than just 20 years ago,requires intentional effort, daily patience, lots of grace, inner work and purposeful co-regulation. We would be lying if we said we have it all figured out. We definitely don't but these are the impactful things we are prioritizing in today's world. This looks like going against the norm and that's okay with us.
We're in this together....We'd love to hear your helpful insights that could help others.
How you trying to raise regulated kids today, too?
Much love and grace -
The WN team
