Selective Mutism in Children- A Mother’s Story of Understanding, Treatment, and Hope Incredible thanks to Leslie Peckham for sharing the story of her family’s journey with Selective Mutism in children. We knew there was something going on that made our daughter afraid and antisocial in certain environments. We just didn’t know it had a name… Continue reading Selective Mutism in Children: A Mother’s Story
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An Open Letter to My Daughter’s Therapist on Mother’s Day
Dear [Therapist], We met you for the first time on April 9, 2018, the date etched in my memory forever, as it was the first time that I truly felt understood. Thank you. Without you, I cannot begin to imagine what our life would be like. While physically, I was alive when we first met,… Continue reading An Open Letter to My Daughter’s Therapist on Mother’s Day
11 Fictional Anxiety Books for Teens and Tweens
11 Fictional Anxiety Books for Teens and Tweens Chapter Books Your Child with Anxiety will Enjoy Reading There is an incredible variety of children’s picture books available focused on the topic of anxiety, but very few anxiety books for teens and tweens. The stories for young children are fun and the characters are relatable,… Continue reading 11 Fictional Anxiety Books for Teens and Tweens
The Role of Parental Anxiety in Anxious Children
The Role of Parental Anxiety in Anxious Children It has taken me the better part of 6 months to sort through a complex mess that was stirring in my brain. My daughter’s anxiety has improved so dramatically with the therapy she has received since April 2018. One year ago, she was in a constant state… Continue reading The Role of Parental Anxiety in Anxious Children
Discovering and Celebrating Your Child’s Strengths
Discovering and Celebrating Your Child’s Strengths Human minds are wired to notice the “bad” first. Without thinking, the negative moments seem to rise above all of the positives. This, unfortunately, happens in parenting too frequently. You remember the low grades your child received on their recent math test or the gymnastic class where your child… Continue reading Discovering and Celebrating Your Child’s Strengths
9 Enjoyable Activities for Children with Anxiety
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