Making Time to Relax for Children With Anxiety
Posted on September 21, 2012
Children with anxiety need opportunities to actively LEARN to relax. Learn some great ways research shows you can help you anxious child improve their anxiety management skills.
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Reasons to Teach Kids Positive Psychology
Posted on August 24, 2012
What benefits could positive psychology provide for a child with anxiety? The answer to this is different for every child, but the following article points to 7 different reasons for teaching a child how to use positive psychology in their everyday lives (such as a developed sense of control and increased positivity).
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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.
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Common Food Sensitivities and How They Impact Childhood Anxiety
Posted on August 12, 2012
Do you feel like you have tried everything and still can't figure out how to help your child with anxiety? The answer may be in your child's diet. Undiagnosed food allergies and sensitivities are thought to be increasing in numbers, and anxiety and depression sit at the top of the list of symptoms.
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Breaking the Silence in Selective Mutism
Posted on August 2, 2012
As a parent, you know how important it is to communicate with your child. So what would you do if your son or daughter stopped speaking? For parents with a child who has selective mutism, answering this question is critical. Treatment by a healthcare specialist may be needed to restore the child to a healthy, well-adjusted state.
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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Posted on August 2, 2012
Some adults don't understand why children will refuse to speak. In certain cases, this refusal is a sign of a condition that's known as Selective Mutism. Selective mutism may require professional treatment to prevent problems in your child's development. Read to get a better understanding of selective mutism in children.
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Cat Helps Boy With Selective Mutism
Posted on July 31, 2012
A friendly cat is helping a 7-year-old boy, Lorcan Dillon, overcome his anxiety disorder known as selective mutism. Lorcan has struggled with selective mutism since he was 3 years old. Lorcan's parents report that their son has improved tremendously since the cat, a Birman named Jessie, was added to their family 2 years ago.
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