9 Enjoyable Activities for Children with Anxiety Children with anxiety are incredibly unique. Some may be quiet and reserved, with or without feelings of anxiety. Others, (like my daughter) are outgoing, social extroverts without anxiety, but quiet and needy when anxious. It can be challenging to plan activities to do together as a… Continue reading 9 Enjoyable Activities for Children with Anxiety
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Counseling for Kids…What to Expect at the First Appointment
Counseling for Kids…What to Expect at the First Appointment Finally, after much searching and waiting for an open appointment, you are your child are ready to attend the first therapy appointment for your child’s anxiety. Unfortunately, now you have anxiety over what to expect…I hope that isn’t true, but there seems to be a… Continue reading Counseling for Kids…What to Expect at the First Appointment
How To Explain Anxiety To A Child
How To Explain Anxiety To A Child For children of any age, knowledge is power. This is so very true for anxiety! In order for children to manage their anxiety, they must have an understanding of what is happening inside their mind and body. Children must be equipped with the knowledge and coping skills in… Continue reading How To Explain Anxiety To A Child
Do You Know How To Help A Child With Anxiety In The Classroom?
Do You Know How To Help A Child With Anxiety In The Classroom? Students spend roughly 1,000 hours at school each year. This is a significant part of each child’s life, particularly during the school year. For many children, especially young ones, they spend more of their “awake” hours at school than at home. With… Continue reading Do You Know How To Help A Child With Anxiety In The Classroom?
You Cannot “Fix” Your Anxious Child No Matter How Hard You Try
You Cannot “Fix” Your Anxious Child No Matter How Hard You Try Thanks to Little Blog of Positivity for allowing me to guest post about Parenting an Anxious Child. For parents like myself, the fierce need to shield your child from unpleasant feelings can lead to a significant increase in anxious thoughts and feelings.… Continue reading You Cannot “Fix” Your Anxious Child No Matter How Hard You Try
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