Supporting an Anxious Child
Effective Strategies to Reduce Student Anxiety School can be one of the most difficult periods of time for children and their parents when struggling with anxiety. Often schools have very little training in mental health conditions. Therefore, teachers are not aware of how to identify anxiety in children, often misinterpreting behaviors as purposeful defiance. In my experience, I find… Read More
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 the facts. The myths about… Read More
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. These apps offer children and… Read More
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
3 Effective Ways to Calm Anxiety in Kids Seeing your child scared, uncomfortable, or sad breaks your heart. You want to make all of the unhappiness go away as quickly as possible. Fortunately, when anxiety is the cause of your child’s distress, there are effective ways to calm anxiety in kids. In order for any type of coping… Read More
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 daily life. Without fail,… Read More
