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October 9 is PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day If your child suddenly develops OCD, anxiety, tics, food restriction, or behavioral regression after an infection, there may be more going on than meets the eye. 📘 Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with…

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What if your child’s brain and body are stuck in “reflex mode”? Primitive reflexes are essential early in life — but when they don’t integrate properly, they can lead to challenges with focus, learning, movement, and emotional regulation. In this insightful webinar, educator…

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At Documenting Hope's recent fundraiser, Dr. Sabine Hazan shows how families often share microbial traits, and that imbalances in those microbes can play a role in conditions like autism. In her words: “The first column is the mom, and the next are her triplets. The two in the…

“Is nutrition always the biggest root cause of autism or ADHD? In this clip, Beth Lambert, Executive Director of Documenting Hope, explains why nutrition—while powerful—isn’t always the main factor behind a child’s symptoms. Sometimes, the issue goes deeper: restricted airways,…

“Stem cells have played a crucial role in your life, your entire life… your ability to repair if you have a problem, and how you will stay healthy for decades to come.” – Christian Drapeau, stem cell expert and speaker at Documenting Hope’s recent Innovations in Regenerative…

It’s not just blue light—flicker is reshaping how your brain works. Did you know your iPhone or iPad screen is actually turning on and off hundreds of times per second? It’s called flicker—an engineering shortcut to control brightness and save costs. The problem? Flicker was…

Check out the replay! Dopamine, Screens & the “Physiological Black Hole” Ever wonder why getting off your phone or computer can feel so flat? As Anjan Katta, CEO of Daylight Computer, explains: “Your dopamine baseline gets artificially elevated by TikTok, YouTube, or gaming. When…

Our Hamptons fundraiser brought together incredible speakers and supporters who share our vision for healthier children and families. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make it possible. But here’s the truth: beautiful events like this don’t sustain our work—donors do.…

Healing Success Story: Angus’s Journey When Angus was just 6, his family received a Tourette syndrome diagnosis—on top of autism and OCD. The tics were sudden, severe, and life-altering. His mom recalls hitting “the lowest low,” feeling like life was unraveling.⁠ ⁠But with…

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Webinar: Dopamine, Digital Habits & the Future of Screens Why are our devices so addictive—and what does blue light have to do with it? On September 24 at 1:00pm ET, join us for a conversation with Anjan Katta, CEO of Daylight Computer, a public-benefit company redefining tech…

Did you know that the kind of light you’re exposed to could be influencing your blood sugar? Blue light from screens and devices can keep cortisol high and raise blood sugar. Red light has the opposite effect—helping lower blood sugar by supporting your mitochondria. In a world…

💛 Healing Success Story: Angus’ Journey⁠ ⁠ When Angus was just 3, his parents learned he had autism—just like his sister. Then, at age 6, something unexpected appeared: repetitive, guttural sounds. His mom was shocked when a psychologist confirmed it was Tourette syndrome.⁠…

Published Research on Screen Time & Child Development PMID: 37603356 A large cohort study of 7,097 mother–child pairs found that the amount of screen time at age 1 matters—significantly. 💛 Children with 4+ hours of daily screen time at age 1 were almost 5x more likely to…

It feels like the world is on edge right now. Violence in the news, political tension, and uncertainty about the future can weigh heavily on us — especially as parents. We’re expected to stay calm, make good decisions, and create a sense of safety for our children, even when…

Being the parent of a child with a chronic health condition often means constant stress — advocating, making tough decisions, and staying patient when life feels overwhelming. This free webinar with Stefanie Dumont, Executive Coach and HeartMath® Certified Trainer, offers…

Knowledge is a parent’s superpower.⁠ ⁠ We’ve created an online library of expert interviews, articles, and real-world stories for families navigating developmental delays.⁠ ⁠ ✔ Learn about nutrition, movement, and sensory supports⁠ ✔ Explore therapies that help the brain…

🌙📱 Blue Light and Sleep: A Student Study This study shows just how much artificial light at night (ALAN)—especially blue light from phone screens—can disrupt our sleep. PMID: 36744480 Medical students who reduced blue light exposure on their smartphones at night saw a dramatic…

💬 “What’s the best diet for children with autism?” It’s a question we hear all the time inside Healing Together—and the truth is, there isn’t one “perfect” diet that works for every child. Every child is unique, and their healing journey should be too. That’s why we created…

Discover the science behind optimal sleep and circadian health with our latest webinar featuring Daniel White, a renowned expert in the field. At Documenting Hope, we're committed to empowering professionals and parents with the knowledge they need to thrive. In this insightful…

“Do they even know how babies develop?” In this eye-opening clip, Dr. Larry Palevsky calls out the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics for dismissing one of the most foundational aspects of brain development: right-to-left and left-to-right movement. 👉 These cross-body…