After years of searching, we discovered both our daughters have a genetic disorder affecting their emotional, sensory, and social development. But more importantly, God began showing me a completely different perspective on child development and behavior.

I took my daughter to a Functional Neurologist, Dr. David Rosenthal D.C. who made a big difference in her life. I started learning from experts who looked beyond behavior modification to address root causes. Instead of asking “How do I stop this behavior?” I learned to ask “Why is this happening? What does her brain need to develop better regulation?”

This shift changed everything.

I began focusing on neurological development—the primitive reflexes, brain balance, and sensory integration that most resources overlook. I learned about the importance of outdoor play, movement-based activities, and proactive strategies that build regulation skills rather than just managing behaviors after the fact.

God has been so incredibly good in redirecting my understanding of development. What looked like behavior problems were often unmet neurological needs resulting from a brain imbalance. What seemed like defiance was frequently dysregulation. What I thought was a parenting failure was actually a call to parent—and practice therapy—differently.