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
Stress Relief Toys for Children and Teens
Stress Relief Toys for Children and Teens Buying gifts for a child is always a challenge for me. I want the child to be excited when he or she opens the gift. Yet, I also want the gift to be useful once the excitement of opening has ended. Having spent my hard earned money on… Continue reading Stress Relief Toys for Children and Teens
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
9 Tips for Traveling with an Anxious Child
9 Tips for Traveling with an Anxious Child Traveling opens the world, allowing families to stay connected, opportunities to explore new places, and chances to learn about different cultures. For many families, this is an exciting and memorable journey. However, for families with an anxious child, traveling can be more of a nightmare than… Continue reading 9 Tips for Traveling with an Anxious Child
7 Simple Ways to Help Students with Anxiety in the Classroom
7 Simple Ways to Help Students with Anxiety in the Classroom Thanks to A Dash of PDA- Ramblings’ of an Autism Mum for allowing me to guest post about student anxiety in the classroom! Anxiety, along with different learning styles, can lead to the inability to focus, excessive fidgeting, heightened agitation, or feelings of… Continue reading 7 Simple Ways to Help Students with Anxiety in the Classroom