5 Calming Phrases to Help an Anxious Child and 2 Phrases You Should Never Say Have you ever been upset when a friend, partner, or co-worker turns to you and says, “Calm Down. Everything will be fine.”? If you are like me, your negative feelings are now at an even higher level than before… Continue reading 5 Calming Phrases to Help an Anxious Child and 2 Phrases You Should Never Say
Category: Child Anxiety
Parents and teachers often need support for their anxious child. Good Bye Anxiety, Hello Joy offers support, guidance, resources, consulting, and hope for managing anxiety in children. The most frequent questioned asked by parents and teachers is “how to help a child with anxiety”. This question is offered here.
Homemade Playdough with Scents to Calm Anxiety
Homemade Playdough with Scents to Calm Anxiety I am continually experimenting with ways to calm anxiety in both myself, my child, and my students. After a long break in making homemade playdough, I returned to a recipe that has never let down. I am going to share a scented homemade playdough recipe that can be… Continue reading Homemade Playdough with Scents to Calm Anxiety
The Importance of Externalizing Anxiety with a Worry Monster
The Importance of Externalizing Anxiety with a Worry Monster Anxiety is a bully. It bosses your child around, tells them they are not good enough, and causes high amounts of fear. Suddenly, your anxious child begins to see anxiety as a part of them, bringing down their self-confidence and opinion of themselves. The best… Continue reading The Importance of Externalizing Anxiety with a Worry Monster
Making the Decision to Use Anxiety Medication for Kids
Making the Decision to Use Anxiety Medication for Kids Should you try anxiety medication for kids? This question alone brings out very strong opinions from parents, often leading to heated debates. Here is my advice to everyone who must make the difficult decision on whether or not to provide anxiety medication for kids. Be… Continue reading Making the Decision to Use Anxiety Medication for Kids
6 Self Esteem Activities to Boost Confidence in Anxious Children
6 Self Esteem Activities to Boost Confidence in Anxious Children Anxiety causes many issues for children…fear, stomachaches, isolation, lower grades, and anger. While each case of anxiety is unique to the individual child, there is one common factor among nearly all children with anxiety. Without fail, anxiety strips children of their confidence and… Continue reading 6 Self Esteem Activities to Boost Confidence in Anxious Children
A Month of “I Am Important Too” Self Reflection Questions
A Month of “I Am Important Too” Self Reflection Questions Self-reflection, seeking gratitude, daily journaling…all ways to see life and ourselves more clearly. I find myself seeking these opportunities during times of stress, which happens most days when raising children, especially a highly anxious child. Throughout the past year, I have worked hard to make… Continue reading A Month of “I Am Important Too” Self Reflection Questions