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WovenHWH

Absolutely—you're smart to notice a pattern like this. Headaches around Day 19 can often be tied to hormonal shifts, especially as progesterone rises and then starts to dip.
Magnesium bisglycinate is a great choice—it's calming to the nervous system and supports hormone balance. Some women also find relief with:
Vitamin B6 – supports hormone metabolism
Riboflavin (B2) – studied for menstrual migraines
Omega-3s – help reduce inflammation

Cycle tracking is key—our hormones are constantly shifting, and symptoms like this are often your body’s way of flagging something. If it keeps happening, it might be worth having labs done or working with someone who can take a deeper look. You’re doing all the right things by paying attention.

JoplingNutrition

Considering getting a watch for my 10 year old where she can just call or text us (‍️else) - looking for recommendations on which one? Pros/cons? Things to consider? Thanks!

JoplingNutrition

I don't think there's any right or wrong here. I also think it depends on how old your kids are.
Schedules and structure are helpful, but flexibility is important too. Offering more complex snacks can help with concern around nutrition needs being met - if they grab a bag of goldfish you can add salami and cheese and fruit to go with. Sometimes kids thrive with several mini meals throughout the day. I think at the end of the day it's whatever will help simplify and make things easier for you!

JoplingNutrition

Goodies gluten free products are a great option for the whole family! High in protein, fiber and other nutrients and taste great. GF pastas often can get a gummy texture and cooking them for 1-2 minutes less than it calls for can help, and rinsing well after cooking.

DrAnneSharkey

Hello! I am going to piggy-back on dockatiept's great response. Everything she mentioned is correct. In addition, we will occasionally see kids who are flat-footed prefer a toe-walking gait pattern as it offers them more stability. A pediatric PT, podiatrist or pediatric orthopedic specialist can help. Once the cause is identified (and sometimes it is as simple as that is their preferred walking pattern and we have to work to break that), we can work on solutions. Often that involves verbal cueing for "remember to put your heel to the ground", physical therapy, shoes/inserts that encourage heels to be on the ground. I recently was introduced to this brand of shoes that encourages avoidance of toe walking. Hope this helps!
https://ikiki.co/pages/toe-walking-and-ikiki-shoes?srsltid=AfmBOor-yRDWNDRdEZLxU0w_caVYEZIQ1QL9Cr_9kPoEtbu-0X7RwV1g

DrAnneSharkey

Here are some podiatry favorite brands of shoes for kids that are both fun and good for their feet:

Asics-great for kids an easy to get on/off with velcro straps
Stride Rite - they are at target now!
Puma Kids- I don't love for adults or older kids because they are too narrow BUT their kids shoes offer ample room
Plae
Ten Little
Keens (for sandals with protective toebox)
Kizik (they make cute kids shoes that don't need to be tied/untied which is great for getting out the door fast in the morning)

Those are just a few off the top of my head. Hope that helps!

Amie Skwiat LPC

I'm so sorry you and your family are struggling with this

I am also a therapist and I have to say, I feel you are doing everything right with your approach. So, my thought is actually that she needs some help with her liver and/or detox. I know there is a lot around this but I highly recommend you see a Functional Med Doctor who can help with this.

We had this issue with both our son and daughter. We lowered their inflammation and detoxed them and it has made a world of difference. When a child is that angry it can be a reflection of a sluggish liver or a body that is having a hard time detoxing on its own. The inflammation can also be happening in the brain causing some rage.

Here is who I highly recommend: Theresa Hernandez at Family First Functional Medicine.
https://familyfirstfunctionalmedicine.com
*If you mention my name and tell your story Theresa will understand what I have explained here as she has treated almost everyone in our family.

It is absolutely an investment to go this route but the peace we have in our family now is worth every penny

Amie Skwiat LPC

Depression is usually seen as a product of dealing with something from the past. Sometimes our husbands can go through stages of grief where they are grieving the life they had before kids...you know, when they had a fun, care-free wife that paid attention to them and did fun things with them lol.

Sometimes they have to grieve the lost of that woman too, just like we have to grieve that part of us. The reality is, that woman we used to be won't be coming back, at least for a long time. So we have to grieve that identity and they do as well.
Seeing a therapist can be a huge help

I also want to point out a few things that can cause symptoms of depression that are not mentally related but cause mental issues. If he is low in Vitamin D and/or Testosterone this can cause major symptoms of depression. Think "Grumpy Old Man"...this is what happens when men get older. They have low Vitamin D and very low Testosterone. They become grumpy and don't want to leave the house...

With Vitamin D the optimal level for mental health is having the level over 50. With Testosterone a male should be as high as possible without side effects (aggressive behavior). I would work to find a credible endocrinologist and have some blood work done. They should monitor the levels as they rise to make sure that male gets to an optimal level and feels like himself again.

And for the record, this is the same for us women! Obviously, we don't need as much Testosterone but it is still important for us to have it at a level that keeps us from feeling grumpy and depressed. Plus, have your Vitamin D check asap. It can make a HUGE difference!

Katieabney

Hi! I totally understand how you are feeling! I am a therapist and I also have a highly sensitive kiddo. I love all the recommendations people have given you! I was going to come on here to recommend OT for sure. There are several great places but my top two would be MLEE and KidVentures for OT. It’s a really great place to start and will help so much! They will also be able to guide you toward next steps if anything is needed outside of what they offer in OT. : ). Feel free to message me if you have any questions or anything. Happy help!

Katieabney

@White-Whale Hi! These are all great referrals and I would also add in:

Austin Stone Counseling Center

https://www.austinstone.org/initiative/austin-stone-counseling

They have some great Christian child therapists!

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