I have a new weapon in my arsenal of natural remedies!

My kids each have their personal challenges.

These change and evolve as the children age, but basically we have my oldest son, who I believe to be somewhere on the autism spectrum. No, I've not taken him anywhere for a diagnosis, nor will I. I don't feel like slapping a label on him will be helpful, nor will having the doctors try and push meds on us. I have friends with autistic children, who are taking a whole SLEW of medications, and the effects are just heartbreaking.
 
My daughter suffers from severe anxiety. She can't handle going to the mailbox alone, and doing anything out of the ordinary is just tortuous for her. She gets worked up to the point of vomiting violently. This is a relatively new development, and I feel the onset of puberty may be a factor. She also would be diagnosed with ADD or ADHD if I were to go looking for a label for her, but we aren't doing that either.
 

 
My youngest son has a temper like you would not believe sometimes, and I think some underlying sensory issues as well. He also has difficulty falling asleep at night and staying asleep. (I don't do well when he has bad nights, this mama needs her sleep!!)
 

So far we have managed pretty well, using techniques we have developed from experience, and information I have found online.

We have tried using a few different products with limited success. Essential oils like lavender are somewhat helpful. We have tried a few herbs like ashwagandha and kava kava and they were sort of helpful, but the taste was off-putting to the kids, and there wasn't a huge difference in behavior.

I had also tried CBD oil before, but with the same underwhelming results. The oil was probably too diluted to make much of a difference. I mentally put it into the same category as my other remedies... until recently.

I found a new source for CBD oil a few weeks ago!

I almost didn't bother giving it another try, except lots of people were saying that other brands did not work for them, but THIS one did. I decided, what the heck, I'll give it one more try...

I AM SO GLAD I DID.

This oil is MUCH more concentrated than other brands, there just is no comparison, and the price is super reasonable. The result is a stronger, better product that I can still afford! I also bought a anxiety-roller which has a combination of CBD oil and some calming essential oils.

I started using this first on my daughter, as her issues are the most challenging at the moment. When I remember to give her the oil three times a day, there is a definite difference in her behavior. She is calmer, less prone to anxiety attacks, (although she will still freak out when there is something new and 'scary' for her to do), she can do small things like go outside and do a chore alone. She also has a much better attention span. She usually struggles to sit still and focus on any one thing, but when I am diligent with the oil, she can focus and accomplish much more. Just the other evening, we were playing a board game as a family. She was bouncing and giggling all over the place and could not focus on anything at all. I remembered I had not yet given her her evening drips. Within 15 minutes of taking the CBD and using the roller, she had calmed down and was playing the game with everyone, having a great time, laughing, but not being disruptive.

With such good results, I have started giving the oil drips and the roller to the boys as well. My youngest has taken it longer than my oldest, and I notice he is generally more calm, cooperative, and happy, with less angry outbursts. He also sleeps better at night which is a RELIEF.

My oldest has only been taking it for less than a week, so it is really too soon to tell if it will help him, and we are still working up to his ideal dose. Could be a cooincidence, but he HAS seemed more emotionally stable than usual lately.

Shoot, I have used the anxiety-roller myself from time to time, and it smells lovely, and has a calming effect.

This has been a real game-changer here.

 

Yes, we are still going to have challenges and go through difficult stages, but this product is really helping!

I think it is important to use any tools you find helpful, and I sure find this to be helpful! Maybe some of you will as well!

Full disclosure: I don't get anything from sharing this seller; I'm dropping a link to her Facebook page and website below, just in case any of you out there are interested. The website is somewhat unfinished, but the products and descriptions are available on her Facebook page.

Humble Roots Medicinals Facebook page
Humble Roots Website where you can order

As always, thank you for reading! I hope you find this information helpful, and of course, that you have a lovely day! ♥

Do any of you use CBD for kids with sensory issues, pain relief, chronic illness, or anything else? Let me know in the comments what you think!

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