The Correlation Between Dyslexia and Anxiety in Children Imagine going to school every day knowing that you will struggle in nearly every subject. No matter how hard you try, the words you read, the letters you write, and the math you compute will prove to be more challenging to you than to your peers. Regardless… Continue reading The Correlation Between Dyslexia and Anxiety in Children
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Selective Mutism in Children: A Mother’s Story
Selective Mutism in Children- A Mother’s Story of Understanding, Treatment, and Hope Incredible thanks to Leslie Peckham for sharing the story of her family’s journey with Selective Mutism in children. We knew there was something going on that made our daughter afraid and antisocial in certain environments. We just didn’t know it had a name… Continue reading Selective Mutism in Children: A Mother’s Story
An Open Letter to My Daughter’s Therapist on Mother’s Day
Dear [Therapist], We met you for the first time on April 9, 2018, the date etched in my memory forever, as it was the first time that I truly felt understood. Thank you. Without you, I cannot begin to imagine what our life would be like. While physically, I was alive when we first met,… Continue reading An Open Letter to My Daughter’s Therapist on Mother’s Day
11 Fictional Anxiety Books for Teens and Tweens
11 Fictional Anxiety Books for Teens and Tweens Chapter Books Your Child with Anxiety will Enjoy Reading There is an incredible variety of children’s picture books available focused on the topic of anxiety, but very few anxiety books for teens and tweens. The stories for young children are fun and the characters are relatable,… Continue reading 11 Fictional Anxiety Books for Teens and Tweens
The Role of Parental Anxiety in Anxious Children
The Role of Parental Anxiety in Anxious Children It has taken me the better part of 6 months to sort through a complex mess that was stirring in my brain. My daughter’s anxiety has improved so dramatically with the therapy she has received since April 2018. One year ago, she was in a constant state… Continue reading The Role of Parental Anxiety in Anxious Children
Problem Solving Activities for Kids to Lessen Anxiety
Problem Solving Activities for Kids to Lessen Anxiety All children face challenges, problems, and discomfort at some point each day. It may be a challenging reading passage, difficulty opening the packaging of their snack, forgetting their locker combination, or feeling angry at a friend. Parents cannot be expected to solve every problem for their child.… Continue reading Problem Solving Activities for Kids to Lessen Anxiety