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

Must Have Essential Oils for Anxiety in Children

  Must Have Essential Oils for Anxiety in Children Several years ago, when J’s anxiety began to amp up again, I remembered a Facebook friend’s posts about essential oils.  I admit, until that moment, I had not had much interest in what she was sharing based on her positive experiences with essential oils.  I honestly… Continue reading Must Have Essential Oils for Anxiety in Children

How To Find The Right Child Therapist For Anxiety

    How To Find The Right Child Therapist For Anxiety I will be honest…finding a great child therapist is like dating.  You have to spend a few hours with each one until you find the “right one”.  Don’t be discouraged by that thought though…there are ways to help narrow the field in the hopes… Continue reading How To Find The Right Child Therapist For Anxiety

Using CBD Oil for Kids and Adults with Anxiety

My Experience using CBD Oil for kids and Adults with Anxiety   First, I am not a medical professional.  I am a mother who suffers from anxiety from time to time raising a daughter with severe anxiety.  Over the course of my life, I have learned the value of research, asking questions, and gaining knowledge… Continue reading Using CBD Oil for Kids and Adults with Anxiety

How To Explain Anxiety To A Child

How To Explain Anxiety To A Child For children of any age, knowledge is power.  This is so very true for anxiety! In order for children to manage their anxiety, they must have an understanding of what is happening inside their mind and body.  Children must be equipped with the knowledge and coping skills in… Continue reading How To Explain Anxiety To A Child