5 Calming Phrases to Help an Anxious Child and 2 Phrases You Should Never Say Have you ever been upset when a friend, partner, or co-worker turns to you and says, “Calm Down. Everything will be fine.”? If you are like me, your negative feelings are now at an even higher level than before… Continue reading 5 Calming Phrases to Help an Anxious Child and 2 Phrases You Should Never Say
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Making the Decision to Use Anxiety Medication for Kids
Making the Decision to Use Anxiety Medication for Kids Should you try anxiety medication for kids? This question alone brings out very strong opinions from parents, often leading to heated debates. Here is my advice to everyone who must make the difficult decision on whether or not to provide anxiety medication for kids. Be… Continue reading Making the Decision to Use Anxiety Medication for Kids
9 Ways to Improve Separation Anxiety in Children
9 Ways to Improve Separation Anxiety in Children Separation anxiety in children is often a normal stage of development in early childhood. The frequency and intensity of separation anxiety will vary greatly for each child, ranging from quiet whimpers that fade as soon as the parent is out of sight to excessive clinginess that… Continue reading 9 Ways to Improve Separation Anxiety in Children
My Child Won’t Go To School – Treatment for School Refusal
My Child Won’t Go To School – Treatment for School Refusal Most kids, when given the choice, would prefer to stay home rather than attend school, however, when school is in session, they go with little resistance. Some kids, no matter their age, academic level, prior school history, or parental situation, refuse to go to… Continue reading My Child Won’t Go To School – Treatment for School Refusal
Sound Familiar? Our Child Anxiety Journey as Parents to an Anxious Child
Sound Familiar? Our Child Anxiety Journey as Parents to an Anxious Child It has taken me years to be at a point emotionally where I can share our detailed child anxiety story clearly. I have so much I need to share because I am not the only mom parenting a child with severe anxiety,… Continue reading Sound Familiar? Our Child Anxiety Journey as Parents to an Anxious Child
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