Supporting an Anxious Child
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 to find sleep, but all… Read More
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. In my experience, I find… Read More
9 Useful and Fun School Supplies to Start the Year Off Right Preparing for the new school year can be stressful for many children and teens. The unknowns of class schedules, new teachers, a change in peer dynamics, and academics can cause increased anxiety. While parents can do their best to relieve the worries through advance planning, school tours, meet… Read More
8 Myths About Anxiety in Children and Teens The most frustrating aspect of raising a child with an anxiety disorder is the never-ending presence of misinformation related to the topic of anxiety. It seems that no matter who you meet, whether it is personally or professionally, EVERYONE has an opinion, yet seldom does anyone have the facts. The myths about… Read More
10 Must Try Apps for Kids with Anxiety Mental health apps for kids with anxiety can be effective in offering relief that is accessible, efficient, and portable. Anxiety can affect young children, tweens, and teens. While 1 in 5 children have an anxiety disorder, many others suffer from anxiety during certain activities or situations. These apps offer children and… Read More
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 thought it was a little… Read More
