Life Lessons Learned Through Living Today I turn 40 years old. When I was younger, 40 seemed ancient. As a child, I had my whole life planned out…not in specifics, but in general terms. I was going to be a teacher and principal, marry an amazing man, have perfect children who participated in school… Continue reading 40 Life Lessons Learned Through Life as a Wife, Mother, and Teacher
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier About How to Help a Child With Anxiety
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. … Continue reading 10 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier About How to Help a Child With Anxiety
Anxiety Will No Longer Be Your Cocoon, Sweet Girl
Dear Sweet (13-year-old) Baby Girl, I so often look at you and ask why? Why were you chosen to battle this beast of anxiety that hijacks you so quickly and frequently? Why was this enormous burden placed on your young shoulders? Why does your infectious laugh and kind heart get trampled by sadness and… Continue reading Anxiety Will No Longer Be Your Cocoon, Sweet Girl
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
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