How a Bell Can Help Your Anxious Child’s Mindfulness Practice
Posted on February 6, 2013
Anxious children can have a tough time practicing mindfulness, but you can help them out if you introduce a bell into the practice. Check out tips for selecting and using a bell that works for you.
How to Help Your Anxious Child Create a Mindfulness Sanctuary
Posted on February 5, 2013
Your anxious children can have one more reason to embrace a mindfulness practice if you help them set up a special mindfulness sanctuary. Read on to find out how.
How to Use Sounds with Meditation to Calm Your Anxious Child
Posted on February 1, 2013
Chanting "Om" during meditation is certainly not a requirement! But you may find incorporating hums, chants and other sounds into your session can help you and your child enjoy and deepen your practice.
Is Your Child Anxious Because They’re Gifted?
Posted on January 31, 2013
Gifted children tend to share a number of common characterisitcs, such as sensitivity, intensity, asynchroncity in development, a concern with fairness, and high expectations for others and themselves. While these traits form an essential part of a gifted child's personality, they may also lead to an increased risk for anxiety.
Meditation Myths that Can Hinder You and Your Anxious Child
Posted on January 31, 2013
You've heard meditation can bring extreme benefits for you and your anxious child, but you've also heard dozens of myths that make it seem impossible. Stop believing them and start reaping the benefits with help from this post!
DSM-5 Danger: Misdiagnosis of Physical Conditions in Your Anxious Child
Posted on January 30, 2013
Your child's anxiety may result in physical symptoms, but he could also be suffering from a physical ailment or condition. Don't look for DSM-5 to help make a correct diagnosis. Read more to find out why.
What Sugar and Caffeine Really Do to Your Anxious Child’s Brain
Posted on January 29, 2013
You know your child well enough to be able to detect and ward off many potential triggers for anxiety attacks. Sometimes, though, your child may seem more anxious than usual without any obvious cause. Sugar and caffeine are likely culprits. This article explains how sugar and caffeine can be anxiety-provoking, and how you can help your child limit them.
How to Deal with Your Anxious Child’s Temper Tantrums
Posted on January 29, 2013
Whether it's about a toy or stems from lack of sleep, your anxious child will sooner or later throw a temper tantrum. Read up on useful tips for diffusing it and what you should never do if your child acts up.
Is Your Anxious Child Violent and Angry? Perhaps Gratitude Can Help
Posted on January 25, 2013
When your anxious child lashes out in anger and violence, you may want to skip the lecture and go for a gratitude list instead. Several studies tell you why.
DSM-5 Danger: Your Anxious Child’s Tantrums May Now Be a Disorder
Posted on January 24, 2013
Your anxious kid may throw temper tantrums because all children throw temper tantrums. But those tantrums are now fodder for diagnosing an anxious child with a mental health disorder. Read on to find out more.
