Beauty Queen Suffered from Childhood Anxiety
Posted on August 9, 2012
If your young child or teenager has an anxiety disorder, you're probably worried about what the future may bring. Some anxiety disorders will go away or at least grow less severe as your child ages. Other anxiety-related conditions may continue to plague your child well into adulthood. The story of a pageant finalist who overcame her severe childhood anxiety offers hope to fretful parents.
New App to Treat Kids and Adults with OCD
Posted on August 8, 2012
The digital age has made it possible for you to use your smartphone for anything. For iPhone users who struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, there's now an option to buy an app which helps to reduce anxiety related to the condition. Come find out how the app works and how you can download it straight to your iPhone.
Tips for Building a Girl’s Self Esteem
Posted on August 8, 2012
Does your daughter's self esteem seem a little low lately? Check out this article that offers a few tips for building up your daughter's self esteem so that she can have all of the confidence that she needs to get through the turmoil that goes along with being a teenager.
Yoga Reduces Anxiety in Teenagers
Posted on August 8, 2012
Practicing yoga regularly is statistically proven to reduce anxiety in teenagers. If your teenager needs a new way to unwind after a long and difficult day, consider introducing them to yoga. Participating in yoga with your child can provide a wonderful way to strengthen the bond between the two of you.
How Does Separation Anxiety Affect Children?
Posted on August 5, 2012
Separation anxiety can be stressful for everyone: the parents, the siblings, and the child. Getting ready to go anywhere can become a hassle and a major scene. In addition to this, parents who have to part from their child often feel guilty and worried. What are the full effects of separation anxiety on a child? Read to find out.
How Do You Handle Your Child’s Separation Anxiety?
Posted on August 5, 2012
It's difficult to decide how to deal with separation anxiety in a child. As a mother or father, you probably want to offer comfort and stay with your young child as often as possible. Seeing your son or daughter in distress is painful, but it's impossible to stay together all the time. Two different writers offer their opinions on how parents should treat their child with separation anxiety.
How Can Mindfulness Therapy Help Anxious Children?
Posted on August 5, 2012
A creative technique called "mindfulness therapy" may be able to help your anxious child to unwind. So what makes mindfulness therapy appropriate for children? And how does it work? If you want to know the answer to these questions and more, you can read more about the use of mindfulness therapy here.
Tips for Easing Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
Posted on August 5, 2012
When your child has separation anxiety, saying goodbye can involve a lot of tears and guilt. You may think this is just a phase you have to deal with, but there are ways you can help your child through the difficult period. Read some basic things you can do to prepare your anxious child for your absence.
Mother Describes How OCD Affects Her Child
Posted on August 5, 2012
Dealing with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is difficult enough for an adult, but how does it affect a child? Children with OCD may have trouble understanding why they feel unable to control their actions, especially when they realize the rationale behind them is flawed. One woman on PsychCentral shares her experiences with parenting a young boy with OCD.
Facebook Anxiety: How You Can Protect Your Kids
Posted on August 5, 2012
Social networking and the Internet can be a blessing and a curse. They allow you to stay in touch over great distances, but they can also make your family vulnerable to a number of problems. Cyberbullying and Facebook addiction are on the rise among children and young adults. How can you, as a parent, make the Internet safer for your kids?
