Behavior and Biology

When January Hits Hard: Why Kids Struggle This Time of Year (and What You Can Do About It)

If you’re a parent, grandparent, or teacher… you probably feel it too. By late January, real life is fully back.

The holiday glow has worn off, the school routine is nonstop, and kids are being pulled in every direction — homework, activities, early mornings, busy evenings. And suddenly, the behaviors you thought were getting better over the break start creeping back:

• More meltdowns

• More irritability

• Trouble focusing

• Trouble sleeping

• More emotional ups and downs

• Or just that sense of “something is off”

Parents wonder, “Is it the schedule? Is it school? Are they overwhelmed? Is it just a phase. Teachers see kids struggling to settle in and stay engaged. Grandparents notice the difference on FaceTime or during visits.

But here’s something most families never get told: Sometimes the struggle isn’t about the routine at all — it’s about a child’s biology. Every child’s brain and body are wired differently. And those differences can make certain times of year much harder.

That’s why Wired BioHealth takes a personalized, science-first approach.

How Wired BioHealth Supports Kids (and the Adults Who Love Them)

Genetic & Neuroscience Testing

Our simple at-home lab test looks at 85+ biomarkers related to:

• mood

• attention

• stress

• sleep

• energy

• emotional regulation

Instead of guessing why a child is struggling, we look directly at the biological pathways — like serotonin, dopamine, and stress-response genes — that influence behavior and learning.

Families finally get answers that make things make sense.

Personalized Wellness Plans

Based on test results, every child receives a Biochemical Pathway Support Plan that offers realistic, science-backed recommendations such as:

• nutrition guidance

• daily habit adjustments

• supplement suggestions

• ways to support focus, calm, and emotional balance

This isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s your child’s biology, translated into a plan that’s actually doable for real families.

Epigenetic Insights

Kids aren’t just shaped by their genes — they’re shaped by their environment, too.

Stress, school pressure, sleep, routines, and even early-life experiences can influence how genes behave. Our epigenetic testing helps identify where a child needs extra support and what might be triggering recurring struggles.

Private & Convenient

Everything can be done from home:

• quick cheek swab

• no appointments

• no lab visits

• no missed school

And results are kept completely private.

Why This Matters — Especially Right Now

This time of year can feel heavy. Kids are expected to “jump back in” and keep up — even if their biology is silently working against them.

But when families understand the why behind a child’s struggles and receive a tailored road map for optimization, everything changes:



• school gets easier

• behavior improves

• emotions feel more manageable

• kids feel more confident and capable

• adults feel less confused and more empowered

Children don’t need to “push through.” They need support that actually fits who they are.

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Your child’s best years shouldn’t be left to trial and error. Get clarity. Get answers. Get a plan that’s built for their biology in-order to support their behavior.