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What is body doubling, and why can it boost ADHD focus? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur explain how a nearby “homework buddy” helps kids start tasks, reduce procrastination, and stay regulated, plus low-effort ways to use body doubling that build independence over time.

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381. Q&A: What is body doubling and how can it help my child with ADHD focus?

Child writing at a desk, representing getting started on homework with ADHD support.

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380. Orchid and dandelion children: How sensitivity shapes children’s health, behavior, and resilience with Dr. W. Thomas Boyce

Parent talking calmly with a child on a couch, modeling co-regulation and support.

Orchid and dandelion children experience the world differently. Pediatrician and researcher Dr. W. Thomas Boyce explains why some kids are more biologically sensitive, how environment shapes outcomes, and what supports build resilience without overprotection.

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379. Q&A: How can I support my child who struggles with perfectionism?

Child crumpling paper in frustration during homework, a common perfectionism moment.

How to support a child with perfectionism can feel tricky when every mistake sparks tears or rage. In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur explain what’s happening underneath, why reassurance often backfires in the moment, and how to nurture a kinder inner voice over time.

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378. Why mothers need to be held too: Somatic work and the circle of nurture with Lisa Rombach

Mother smiling while holding a warm drink, symbolizing nervous system support and relief from burnout.

Mothers need to be held too. In this grounding conversation, somatic practitioner Lisa Rombach explains what somatic work is in everyday language, why self care often falls short, and how circle based support helps mothers feel replenished, witnessed, and less alone. When moms are supported, kids feel it too.

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