New Online Yoga Classes for Children with Anxiety!
Posted on August 22, 2012
Would you like to share the benefits of yoga with your child with anxiety but are not sure where to begin? The website YogaVibes has introduced five different kids yoga videos that help introduce children to the world of yoga. Yoga is a wonderful way for children to unwind and learn different stress relieving techniques.
Anxiety: Hidden Disability Affects One in Eight Children
Posted on August 21, 2012
One in eight children in America suffer from an anxiety disorder. Teachers need to be aware of the signs, as often these illnesses are hidden and children suffer in private. Anxiety can negatively impact school performance and social behavior.
The “I Like Book”
Posted on August 21, 2012
Check out this wonderful new product that helps individuals (including parents and children with anxiety) remain positive! It's called the "I Like Book" and it is a journal designed for recording all of the things that someone likes. Different versions of the book are available for adults, children, and couples.
Animal-Assisted Therapy Can Help Kids With Anxiety, Depression
Posted on August 20, 2012
Children coping with anxiety disorders and depression find that animals can help them with their difficult emotions. Animal-assisted therapy sessions and even living with a family pet can calm them and give them uncomplicated, unconditional love. Scientists have discovered that animals help calm people of all ages.
I’m Bored…Why Boredom is Important to Your Child’s Development
Posted on August 20, 2012
No one likes the feeling of being bored, but the opportunity to experience boredom is essential to a child's development (especially a child with anxiety). When children's schedules are so full that they never have time to themselves, or they spend their down time watching television or video games, their creativity and problem solving capabilities can suffer the consequences.
One Father Remembers What it Was Like to Live with Childhood Anxiety
Posted on August 19, 2012
Read a few tips about interacting with a child with anxiety from a father who experienced childhood anxiety himself. Shaun Groves explains what it was like to live with childhood anxiety, how he has overcome his anxiety, and how he handles situations that produce anxiety in his own children. Read to find out more!
Sleep and It’s Impact on Childhood Anxiety
Posted on August 19, 2012
Is your anxious child getting enough sleep? Children need more sleep than adults do and sleep deprivation is extremely likely to increase a child's anxiety symptoms. Check out this article to learn how much sleep your child should be getting, and what effects sleep deprivation has on a child's mind and body.
Tips for Easing Social Anxiety
Posted on August 18, 2012
If your child is demonstrating any level of social anxiety, you might like to take a look at this article that offers a few tips for helping your child feel more at-ease in new social situations. Simple steps such as talking about the situation ahead of time can help your child feel more comfortable and less anxious.
Helping Your Teen Cope with College Anxiety
Posted on August 18, 2012
Going to college is an incredibly big life change for anyone. Adolescents with anxiety may have a difficult time making this transition and are likely to be feeling more and more anxious as the fall semester quickly approaches. Thankfully, there are a few things that parents can do to help relieve college anxiety.
Does Your Child Have Haircut Anxiety?
Posted on August 17, 2012
It is completely normal for children to experience a bit of anxiety when someone is cutting their hair. After all, the fact that it does not hurt to cut hair off of someone's head is a difficult concept to comprehend. Learn how one mother gently eased her child into the routine of getting his haircut.
