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
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Holiday Calm Down Kit for Anxious Children
Holiday Calm Down Kit for Anxious Children The holiday season is an exciting time for children and their families. Traditions, family gatherings, parties, and so much more create lifelong memories but also add stress and anxiety to an already busy life. Schedule changes, different sleep routines, crowds and noises, and increased visitors and family members can… Continue reading Holiday Calm Down Kit for Anxious Children
IEP and 504 Plans for Anxiety in Children at School
IEP and 504 Plans for Anxiety in Children at School IEP and 504 Plans for Anxiety You realize your child’s anxiety is impacting his or her school experience but you don’t know what to do about it? Who do you talk with? What can be put in the place to help your child? How… Continue reading IEP and 504 Plans for Anxiety in Children at School
5 Hidden Benefits of Anxiety
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
Thank You, Shawn Mendes, for Bringing Attention to Anxiety
Dear Shawn Mendes, Thank you. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. Thank you for using your “celebrity” to show the world that anxiety is not to be kept as a secret. Thank you for sharing the realness of your situation. As the mom of a 13-year-old girl, suffering from severe anxiety, I… Continue reading Thank You, Shawn Mendes, for Bringing Attention to Anxiety