5 Hidden Benefits of Anxiety Severe anxiety has gripped our family off and on for years, to the point that I was drowning in self-doubt, guilt, fear, and hopelessness. In the midst of our lowest points, I could not see past what was happening minute by minute. At night, I would lay in bed trying… Continue reading 5 Hidden Benefits of Anxiety
Our IEP Plan for School Anxiety- 1st Semester of 8th Grade
This is the first year that I feel like we have a plan that adequately meets J’s needs, both emotionally and academically. That being said, J’s needs are so high right now and can change throughout the day given how high her anxiety is at each moment, she is not utilizing all aspects of… Continue reading Our IEP Plan for School Anxiety- 1st Semester of 8th Grade
3 Effective Ways to Calm Anxiety in Kids
3 Effective Ways to Calm Anxiety in Kids Seeing your child scared, uncomfortable, or sad breaks your heart. You want to make all of the unhappiness go away as quickly as possible. Fortunately, when anxiety is the cause of your child’s distress, there are effective ways to calm anxiety in kids. In order… Continue reading 3 Effective Ways to Calm Anxiety in Kids
Effective Strategies to Reduce Student Anxiety
Effective Strategies to Reduce Student Anxiety School can be one of the most difficult periods of time for children and their parents when struggling with anxiety. Often schools have very little training in mental health conditions. Therefore, teachers are not aware of how to identify anxiety in children, often misinterpreting behaviors as purposeful defiance.… Continue reading Effective Strategies to Reduce Student Anxiety
To My Sweet Boy- An Open Letter to a Special Needs Sibling
To My Sweet Boy- An Open Letter to a Special Needs Sibling Dear Son, You are the sweetest 10-year-old and I am thankful every day that I was the lucky mother chosen for you. Your presence is a daily reminder of all that is good in the world. The sweet sounds that come from your… Continue reading To My Sweet Boy- An Open Letter to a Special Needs Sibling
5 Calming Phrases to Help an Anxious Child and 2 Phrases You Should Never Say
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