
Alleviant Integrated Mental Health Blog
Sleep, Screen Time, and Emotional Storms: Helping Your Family Get Back on Track
When family life feels out of sync, it often shows up in small but noticeable ways. Maybe your kids are crankier than usual, everyone’s glued to a screen, or no one is getting good sleep. As routines shift with the school year or summer break, these habits can slip, and they can take a toll on your family’s mental health.
At Alleviant, we understand how foundational sleep, screen time, and emotional balance are for the whole household. The good news? A few intentional changes can help get your family back on track.
Overstimulated: How Screens and Sugar Hijack the ADHD Brain
If your child (or you) are struggling with focus, impulsivity, irritability, or poor emotional regulation — ADHD may be the first thing that comes to mind. But in today’s world, these symptoms are just as likely to be the result of an overstimulated brain.