10 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier About How to Help a Child With Anxiety As a parent, we often find ourselves thinking of the “what ifs” that could happen. We mentally prepare for possible events that could occur to our children over the course of their life…even before they are born. … Continue reading 10 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier About How to Help a Child With Anxiety
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Ways To Improve Sleep Anxiety in Children
Ways To Improve Sleep Anxiety in Children Ahhh…it is almost that time of day where your sweet child will snuggle into bed and fall fast asleep. Their angelic face will smile back at your with closed eyes as you check on them 5 minutes later. Finally, time for you to enjoy some quiet,… Continue reading Ways To Improve Sleep Anxiety in Children
11 Ways Parents Can Help Anxiety in Kids
11 Ways Parents Can Help Anxiety in Kids Seeing your child hurting, unhappy, or scared is the worst feeling for a parent. You feel helpless and are willing to do nearly anything to take away their discomfort. Watching your child struggle with anxiety is no different. All children will experience anxiety to some degree… Continue reading 11 Ways Parents Can Help Anxiety in Kids
Truths About Parenting an Anxious Child
Truths About Parenting an Anxious Child I am ashamed to admit this, but I used to be embarrassed by my daughter’s behavior. She behaved differently than other kids… acting out, showing defiance, crying, clinging, refusing to interact with others…and so on. We would meet friends at the park and she would sit next to me… Continue reading Truths About Parenting an Anxious Child
10 Not So Obvious Signs of Anxiety in Children
What Are the Signs of Anxiety in Children? If you are like me, I used to have one image of an anxious child. I pictured a young child voicing his or her concern over a scary situation. The child would be using words like “I’m scared” or “this is scary”. Ahhh…if only signs of anxiety… Continue reading 10 Not So Obvious Signs of Anxiety in Children
Why Severe Child Anxiety is a Disability
Why Severe Child Anxiety is a Disability Severe anxiety has taken away my daughter’s ability to function in real life situations on a daily basis. Due to her inability to function, the anxiety is a disability. She is not able to navigate school successfully, impacting her learning. Friendships are hard to sustain. Activities outside of… Continue reading Why Severe Child Anxiety is a Disability