Supporting an Anxious Child
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. The thought that my child… Read More
You Cannot “Fix” Your Anxious Child No Matter How Hard You Try Thanks to Little Blog of Positivity for allowing me to guest post about Parenting an Anxious Child. For parents like myself, the fierce need to shield your child from unpleasant feelings can lead to a significant increase in anxious thoughts and feelings. Over time, an anxious child… Read More
Improving Emotional Intelligence in Kids with Anxiety If your child is suffering from anxiety, he or she may label nearly every emotion as scared or sad, unable to accurately identify or articulate true feelings. Despite feelings of hunger, sleepiness, anger, or jealousy, many anxious children are often habituated to feeling “scared”. Research has shown that improving emotional intelligence in kids… Read More
11 Fictional Anxiety Books for Teens and Tweens Chapter Books Your Child with Anxiety will Enjoy Reading There is an incredible variety of children’s picture books available focused on the topic of anxiety, but very few anxiety books for teens and tweens. The stories for young children are fun and the characters are relatable, allowing children with anxiety to… Read More
Selective Mutism in Children- A Mother’s Story of Understanding, Treatment, and Hope Incredible thanks to Leslie Peckham for sharing the story of her family’s journey with Selective Mutism in children. We knew there was something going on that made our daughter afraid and antisocial in certain environments. We just didn’t know it had a name until one day in October… Read More
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 order to move through their… Read More
