Brain on Alert
PDF guide · for parents of teenagers

Your child changed. And someone has already said ADHD, anxiety or depression.

Before you accept a label, understand what overload is doing to their brain. And learn the right moment to seek help.

Dra. Ana Paula Pandolfi Custódio

Written by Dra. Ana Paula Pandolfi Custódio, paediatrician in Vila Velha, Brazil.
CRM-ES 7453 · RQE 5319

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Readers

What the first readers say

This ebook really resonated with me as a mom. For a while, I wondered if my son might have ADHD because he was easily overstimulated, had difficulty focusing, and had a very irregular bedtime. […] This book gave me a completely different perspective and reminded me to understand what may be behind a behavior before labeling it. Such a valuable resource for parents of teenagers!
Mother of a teenager
Great ebook! Clear, direct and very useful content. It helps parents better understand adolescence and recognise when professional help is needed.
Aninha, aunt of a teenager
The material brings important reflections and an accessible approach to a subject that deserves more and more attention from families and professionals. Understanding what lies behind certain behaviours, without judgement or labels, is essential for healthier emotional development.
Tatiana S., mother of a teenager

The last two read the Portuguese edition; their words were translated.

The sentence I hear the most

My child changed. Irritable, distracted, anxious, locked in the bedroom.

Then comes the rest. A teacher made a comment. Another parent said something. Someone online said it is ADHD. Someone else said it is just laziness, that every teenager is like that.

And you are caught in the middle, afraid of both things at once: afraid it is serious and you are too slow, and afraid of putting a heavy name on what might be tiredness, bad sleep and too much stimulation.

Not every symptom is a disorder. Not every behaviour is a disease. But working that out alone, in the middle of the scare, is almost impossible.

The two mistakes that cost the most

Rushing to a label hurts. Ignoring it hurts too.

When the name arrives too early, it sticks. It becomes a tag at school, an explanation for everything at home, and sometimes medication that was not needed.

When nobody looks, the opposite happens: sleep gets worse, mood drops, the family runs out of energy, and something adjustable turns into long suffering.

There is a path in between, and it starts with something simple: knowing what to observe, for how long, and which sign is the one that truly calls for an assessment.

After you read it

What changes in your house

What you get

Everything inside the guide

The complete PDF guide

The whole thing, written in plain parent language, with no jargon and no judgement.

The checklists

Clear lists to tick at home: the signs that call for professional help, and self care for the carer.

The infographics

Made by a designer, so you can glance, understand at once and keep them in sight.

Read it on your phone, on your computer, or print it. It is yours, with no expiry date and no subscription.

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A page from inside
Before you buy

Who this guide is for, and who it is not for

It is for you if

  • Your child changed and you cannot tell how serious it is.
  • Someone has already dropped a diagnosis on the table and it knocked you off balance.
  • You want to understand before labelling, but you do not want to miss anything either.
  • You want something short and practical, read in an afternoon and used the same day.

It is not for you if

  • You are looking for a ready diagnosis: that only comes from an assessment.
  • You want the guide to replace treatment your child already receives.
  • You expect change without changing anything at home.
The price

How much it costs

Less than a pizza, and it is yours to keep.

R$ 37,00

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A serious word

Before you decide, let me tell you something

I will not promise that your child goes back to who they were in two weeks. That is not how it works, and anyone promising that is selling you something else.

What I promise is that you will stop deciding in the dark. You will know what to look at, what to write down, and when to book the appointment.

You have two options now. The first is to keep looking for answers in parent groups and social media videos. The second is to spend one afternoon reading this and come out with criteria.

Option one is cheaper today. It is just not cheaper a year from now.

Dra. Ana Paula Pandolfi Custódio

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Dra. Ana Paula Pandolfi Custódio
Who wrote it

Dra. Ana Paula Pandolfi Custódio

Paediatrician focused on teenagers

CRM-ES 7453 · RQE 5319 (Pediatria) · RQE 13316 (Neonatologia)

For years I have cared for children, teenagers and families at a stage of life when everything changes at once: the body, the emotions, behaviour, relationships and the way of thinking.

I am a paediatrician, a postgraduate lecturer, a speaker, and a student of the connections between brain development, behaviour and health.

At the clinic I hear, every day, parents trying to understand what is happening to their children. And teenagers trying to understand what is happening inside them.

Brain on Alert was born from those stories, those doubts and those conversations. Because some questions are too big to fit into the last minutes of an appointment.

At the clinic, I care for teenagers. In this ebook, I want to help parents truly see them.

The price

How much it costs

Less than a pizza, and it is yours to keep.

R$ 37,00

one-time payment · instant access

Get the guide now

Secure checkout on Kiwify

7 day guarantee. Read it and it was not what you expected? Ask for a refund within seven days and get your money back, no explanation needed.

Still unsure

Questions that come up before buying

How do I receive the guide after buying?

The button takes you to Kiwify, the platform where the purchase is made securely. As soon as payment is approved, access is released by email and in your Kiwify account, and you can read or download the PDF. It is not a file sent by message. If it does not arrive within a few minutes, check your spam folder and the email address you typed at checkout.

Prices are in Brazilian reais. Can I buy from abroad?

Yes. The checkout is Brazilian and shows the price in reais, which is roughly the cost of a couple of coffees. On the payment screen you can change the country and pay with an international card. Boleto and Pix only work inside Brazil.

My child already has a diagnosis. Is it still useful?

Yes. The guide helps you observe, follow and talk better with whoever is already treating them. What it does not do is replace treatment or change medical decisions.

Is this against diagnosis and against medication?

No. It is against naming without assessing. When a disorder is there, the sooner the right assessment happens, the better. The guide exists to get you to that moment with information instead of guesswork.

What age is it for?

It was written with teenagers in mind, and it also works for a pre teen whose routine, sleep and mood have started to change.

What if I do not like it?

You have seven days to ask for a refund inside Kiwify, and the money goes back to you.