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
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Fearing the Future as a Special Needs Parent
Fearing the Future as a Special Needs Parent As my daughter and son grow, I often find myself dreaming of their future. I image them leaving for their first dance, being behind the wheel of the car for the first time, falling in lust (teenage love), throwing their caps in the air at… Continue reading Fearing the Future as a Special Needs Parent
To My Sweet Boy- An Open Letter to a Special Needs Sibling
To My Sweet Boy- An Open Letter to a Special Needs Sibling Dear Son, You are the sweetest 10-year-old and I am thankful every day that I was the lucky mother chosen for you. Your presence is a daily reminder of all that is good in the world. The sweet sounds that come from your… Continue reading To My Sweet Boy- An Open Letter to a Special Needs Sibling
The Year From Hell is in the Past- Recovering From the Trauma of Anxiety
I can sit here today and type this knowing our family went through hell last year and we are finally starting to see our way out, realizing the path will be bumpy. This post has been stewing in my mind for months but I cannot seem to get the raw truth out, giving it the… Continue reading The Year From Hell is in the Past- Recovering From the Trauma of Anxiety
Our IEP Plan for School Anxiety- 1st Semester of 8th Grade
This is the first year that I feel like we have a plan that adequately meets J’s needs, both emotionally and academically. That being said, J’s needs are so high right now and can change throughout the day given how high her anxiety is at each moment, she is not utilizing all aspects of… Continue reading Our IEP Plan for School Anxiety- 1st Semester of 8th Grade
5 Things I Have Learned from Being an Anxious Child
Creative, unique, intuitive, empathetic, and funny are words I would use to describe my 13-year-old daughter. Last night, I asked for her help in brainstorming possible topics to add to my blog. Since she is the person suffering from debilitating anxiety, I was hopeful that she could shed some light on much-needed topics. I… Continue reading 5 Things I Have Learned from Being an Anxious Child