Truths About Parenting an Anxious Child I am ashamed to admit this, but I used to be embarrassed by my daughter’s behavior. She behaved differently than other kids… acting out, showing defiance, crying, clinging, refusing to interact with others…and so on. We would meet friends at the park and she would sit next to me… Continue reading Truths About Parenting an Anxious Child
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Why Severe Child Anxiety is a Disability
Why Severe Child Anxiety is a Disability Severe anxiety has taken away my daughter’s ability to function in real life situations on a daily basis. Due to her inability to function, the anxiety is a disability. She is not able to navigate school successfully, impacting her learning. Friendships are hard to sustain. Activities outside of… Continue reading Why Severe Child Anxiety is a Disability
9 Tips for Traveling with an Anxious Child
9 Tips for Traveling with an Anxious Child Traveling opens the world, allowing families to stay connected, opportunities to explore new places, and chances to learn about different cultures. For many families, this is an exciting and memorable journey. However, for families with an anxious child, traveling can be more of a nightmare than… Continue reading 9 Tips for Traveling with an Anxious Child
7 Simple Ways to Help Students with Anxiety in the Classroom
7 Simple Ways to Help Students with Anxiety in the Classroom Thanks to A Dash of PDA- Ramblings’ of an Autism Mum for allowing me to guest post about student anxiety in the classroom! Anxiety, along with different learning styles, can lead to the inability to focus, excessive fidgeting, heightened agitation, or feelings of… Continue reading 7 Simple Ways to Help Students with Anxiety in the Classroom
Why You Must Stop Enabling Children with Anxiety and Begin Empowering Children Instead
Why You Must Stop Enabling Children with Anxiety and Begin Empowering Children Instead This is the number one must-read topic for any parent of an anxious child. If I could go back 8 years and read this article, I truly believe things would have turned out differently. I had no idea that I was… Continue reading Why You Must Stop Enabling Children with Anxiety and Begin Empowering Children Instead
My Child Won’t Go To School – Treatment for School Refusal
My Child Won’t Go To School – Treatment for School Refusal Most kids, when given the choice, would prefer to stay home rather than attend school, however, when school is in session, they go with little resistance. Some kids, no matter their age, academic level, prior school history, or parental situation, refuse to go to… Continue reading My Child Won’t Go To School – Treatment for School Refusal