Research Results
The Documenting Hope Project is a multi-year research program involving at least two IRB-approved studies. We opened enrollment for our first research study, the CHIRP(TM) Study, in 2018 and continue to enroll participants. Our second study, the FLIGHT(TM) Study opens for enrollment in 2021. As we continue to collect and analyze data we will share new and relevant findings with our community. Be sure to sign up to get the latest findings and research opportunities delivered right to your inbox.

Healthy Halloween Alternatives
"Healthy Halloween alternatives" seems like an oxymoron given that Halloween is the greatest yearly candy night for children of all ages. No child wants to be different than any other child. So, the question is “how do we make Halloween healthy or at least at best,...
How to Use Breathwork for Calming
Using breathwork for calming the body into a state of rest and digest is a free and easy method that can be done anywhere, anytime. Breathwork is a powerful technique that can help both parents and children reach a state of calm and overall well-being. This article...
How a Child’s Brain Develops
Understanding how a child's brain develops is important for creating effective educational and therapeutic interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as: Autism ADHD Dyslexia Cerebral palsy Sensory Processing Disorder Learning disabilities...
Cell Salts
What Are Cell Salts? Cell salts, also known as tissue salts or biochemical salts, are homeopathic remedies formulated to complement the mineral needs of the body's cells. Introduced by Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schüssler in the 19th century, cell salts are based on the...
Heart Rate Variability
What Is Heart Rate Variability? Heart rate variability (HRV) is a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat. Unlike the simplistic notion of having a steady, continuous heartbeat, our heart rates naturally fluctuate in response to various stimuli, such...
The ORIGINS Project
What Is the ORIGINS Project? The ORIGINS Project is a research project of the KIDS Research Institute Australia that aims to to reduce the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases through a healthy start to life. The Project is a massive undertaking in Australia...
How Coregulation Can Help Your Child Heal
In this blog post, Heather Tallman Ruhm MD, the Medical Director of the Documenting Hope Project, discusses how coregulation can help your child heal. What Is Coregulation? Coregulation refers to the dynamic and reciprocal process of emotional exchange and mutual...
Prenatal and Perinatal Health from a Biomedical Perspective
Having a healthy baby is a paramount concern for expectant mothers, but most don't know that maternal toxicity, use of certain medications, diet, the microbiome, birthing practices and other factors play a large role in prenatal and perinatal health. Compelling...
Resilient Children
The one job that remains steadfast, consistent and still in existence is being a parent. Every generation feels the same pressure of not really knowing exactly what they are doing no matter how many books have been written on the subject. But there is one common goal...
Resilience from a Biomedical Perspective
What Is Resilience from a Biomedical Perspective? In understanding how to cultivate resilience, it is helpful to understand the connections between the body's internal systems and external stressors. Resilience is not merely a psychological attribute but a complex...

Healthy Halloween Alternatives
"Healthy Halloween alternatives" seems like an oxymoron given that Halloween is the greatest yearly candy night for children of all ages. No child wants to be different than any other child. So, the question is “how do we make Halloween healthy or at least at best,...
How to Use Breathwork for Calming
Using breathwork for calming the body into a state of rest and digest is a free and easy method that can be done anywhere, anytime. Breathwork is a powerful technique that can help both parents and children reach a state of calm and overall well-being. This article...
How a Child’s Brain Develops
Understanding how a child's brain develops is important for creating effective educational and therapeutic interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as: Autism ADHD Dyslexia Cerebral palsy Sensory Processing Disorder Learning disabilities...
Cell Salts
What Are Cell Salts? Cell salts, also known as tissue salts or biochemical salts, are homeopathic remedies formulated to complement the mineral needs of the body's cells. Introduced by Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schüssler in the 19th century, cell salts are based on the...
Heart Rate Variability
What Is Heart Rate Variability? Heart rate variability (HRV) is a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat. Unlike the simplistic notion of having a steady, continuous heartbeat, our heart rates naturally fluctuate in response to various stimuli, such...
The ORIGINS Project
What Is the ORIGINS Project? The ORIGINS Project is a research project of the KIDS Research Institute Australia that aims to to reduce the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases through a healthy start to life. The Project is a massive undertaking in Australia...
How Coregulation Can Help Your Child Heal
In this blog post, Heather Tallman Ruhm MD, the Medical Director of the Documenting Hope Project, discusses how coregulation can help your child heal. What Is Coregulation? Coregulation refers to the dynamic and reciprocal process of emotional exchange and mutual...
Prenatal and Perinatal Health from a Biomedical Perspective
Having a healthy baby is a paramount concern for expectant mothers, but most don't know that maternal toxicity, use of certain medications, diet, the microbiome, birthing practices and other factors play a large role in prenatal and perinatal health. Compelling...
Resilient Children
The one job that remains steadfast, consistent and still in existence is being a parent. Every generation feels the same pressure of not really knowing exactly what they are doing no matter how many books have been written on the subject. But there is one common goal...
Resilience from a Biomedical Perspective
What Is Resilience from a Biomedical Perspective? In understanding how to cultivate resilience, it is helpful to understand the connections between the body's internal systems and external stressors. Resilience is not merely a psychological attribute but a complex...