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He Was Fine at School. Then He Came Home.

Grizelda Anguiano, MD, FAAP, CPC

Published on: 03/10/2026

After-school meltdowns are often nervous system fatigue. Learn how decompression supports emotional regulation and executive function.

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Why Correction Fails When a Child Is Dysregulated

Grizelda Anguiano, MD, FAAP, CPC

Published on: 03/03/2026

Learn why correcting a dysregulated child often makes behavior worse and how regulation builds executive function and long-term independence.

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