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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8 Myths About Anxiety in Children and Teens
8 Myths About Anxiety in Children and Teens The most frustrating aspect of raising a child with an anxiety disorder is the never-ending presence of misinformation related to the topic of anxiety. It seems that no matter who you meet, whether it is personally or professionally, EVERYONE has an opinion, yet seldom does anyone have… Continue reading 8 Myths About Anxiety in Children and Teens
10 Must Try Apps for Kids with Anxiety
10 Must Try Apps for Kids with Anxiety Mental health apps for kids with anxiety can be effective in offering relief that is accessible, efficient, and portable. Anxiety can affect young children, tweens, and teens. While 1 in 5 children have an anxiety disorder, many others suffer from anxiety during certain activities or situations. … Continue reading 10 Must Try Apps for Kids with Anxiety
Anxiety in Children, What is Normal and When to Seek Help
Anxiety in Children, What is Normal and When to Seek Help Anxiety is becoming a buzzword in the parenting world. While it is great that the topic of anxiety in children is getting discussed in everyday conversations, it is important to separate typical, everyday fears and worries from anxieties that become debilitating and interfere with… Continue reading Anxiety in Children, What is Normal and When to Seek Help
Overcoming Debilitating Anxiety with Courage
Overcoming Debilitating Anxiety with Courage A Thirteen-Year-Old’s Success Story One year ago, on my daughter’s last day of 7th grade, and just days away from her thirteenth birthday, she and I were both “facedown in the arena”, our faces “marred by dust and sweat, and blood”. Through laughter and tears, heartbreak and pride, together, she… Continue reading Overcoming Debilitating Anxiety with Courage
Improving Emotional Intelligence in Kids with Anxiety
Improving Emotional Intelligence in Kids with Anxiety If your child is suffering from anxiety, he or she may label nearly every emotion as scared or sad, unable to accurately identify or articulate true feelings. Despite feelings of hunger, sleepiness, anger, or jealousy, many anxious children are often habituated to feeling “scared”. Research has shown that… Continue reading Improving Emotional Intelligence in Kids with Anxiety