How to Calm an Anxious Child who Has a Big, Fat Holiday Gift List
Posted on December 14, 2012
Once upon a time, the holidays had a deeper meaning than how many gifts were beneath the tree. Read how you can recapture that magic for your family and decrease your child's anxiety regarding how many or what kind of gifts he's getting.
How the Internet Adds to Anxiety in Children
Posted on December 12, 2012
Loads of information kicks around the Internet, providing entertainment and even homework help for your kids. But overloading on that info can result in increased anxiety and other disasters. Read to find out why.
Why Overprotecting Your Kids is Giving them Childhood Anxiety
Posted on December 11, 2012
Raising children in overprotective captivity does more harm than good. Find out why this trend is giving kids anxiety disorders and other mental health issues.
Separation Anxiety and Panic Disorder: What’s the Connection?
Posted on November 5, 2012
Science shows that kids who have separation anxiety and adults who have panic attacks might have the same genetic quirk. Experts don't know yet if anxiety disorders are caused by environmental factors or heredity, but someone who has a genetic vulnerability may be at an increased risk for developing separation anxiety as a child or panic disorder as an adult.
Encouraging Your Anxious Child to Get Involved
Posted on November 2, 2012
It can be frightening for a child to try new things. New foods, new places, and new people are all intimidating to a child, especially a young child or a highly anxious child. Some caution is always good, but a kid who's afraid to be a kid will miss out on a lot of fun experiences. Here's how to get your kid to put aside the fear and try new things.
Emotional Fluidity: Teaching Your Children to ‘Surf’ Anxiety – Part Three
Posted on October 30, 2012
Learn how the ever changing and fluid nature of emotions and mindfulness training can be used in concert to help overcome child anxiety, phobias, or panic attacks. Part three of the three-part series, "Emotional Fluidity".
TV Viewing May Have an Effect on Kids’ Sleep
Posted on October 30, 2012
It can be difficult to find appropriate television shows for your child to watch. Many programs on TV today are full of violence, gore and swearing. Unfortunately, a child's mind is likely to latch on to the more unsavory details in a show. How can this affect your son or daughter's health? Read about it here!
Emotional Fluidity: Teaching Your Children to ‘Surf’ Anxiety – Part Two
Posted on October 29, 2012
Learn how "checking gauges" can help children with anxiety, and four ways practicing a mental training exercise can help them overcome their fears, regain their confidence, and lead a happier and less stressful childhood. Part two of a three-part series, "Emotional Fluidity".
Emotional Fluidity: Teaching Your Children to ‘Surf’ Anxiety – Part One
Posted on October 28, 2012
Your child's anxiety can be made easier by teaching your child how to "surf anxiety" and make the most of their "anxiety umbrella". Part one of a three-part series, "Emotional Fluidity".
Handling Your Child’s Fears: What Specialists Recommend
Posted on October 27, 2012
All children are afraid of something. As a parent, you want to make sure that your child is dealing with his or her fears in a healthy way. It can be tempting to simply tell your son or daughter that monsters aren't real, but it can be a hard truth for a child to accept. Read what you can do to help your child through fear and anxiety.
