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15 Ways to Calm Down a Triggered Student

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Teach your students mindful breathing techniques and practice them together throughout the day. Children become more dysregulated when they are being made fun of, so address bullying promptly. Integrate mindfulness. Research has shown that mindfulness can help kids with ADHD manage stress and solve problems.

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Falling Estrogen, Soaring ADHD: Menopause Care for Neurodivergent Women

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Other approaches to ease symptoms of ADHD and menopause, including hot flashes and insomnia, include cognitive behavioral therapy, exercise, and relaxed breathing techniques. Women younger than 60 or within 10 years of menopause are ideal candidates for HRT, according to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS).