Supporting an Anxious Child
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
9 Helpful Books for Children with Anxiety Children faced with daily anxiety often struggle with understanding and handling their worries. Children’s literature offers relatable characters for anxious children, allowing them to better cope with their emotions. Anxious children feel better when they see that they are not alone in their fears, and are able to model the coping mechanisms… Read More
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 a happy memory. If you… Read More
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 it, I want it to… Read More
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
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 insecurities? Sadly, I will never… Read More
