Five Simple Suggestions for Dealing with Separation Anxiety
Posted on September 19, 2012
Have you struggled with getting your child to calm down when you have to go somewhere? If so, there are ways you can make your son or daughter more comfortable and calm. It's perfectly normal for a small child to feel upset when separated from a parent, but it doesn't have to become a major problem in your household. Find out what you can do to lessen the effects of separation anxiety.
Preventing Childhood Stress: School-Related Anxiety
Posted on September 15, 2012
If you're a parent of a child with an anxiety disorder, you may wonder how you can help him or her deal with school problems. Children with conditions such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and generalized anxiety often have trouble concentrating in the classroom. This can hurt the performance of your child, so it's important to recognize issues early on.
Getting Active May Relieve Anxiety, Depression in Kids
Posted on September 7, 2012
With child obesity on the rise, parents are wondering how they can protect their kids from developing unhealthy eating habits that can lead to lasting physical repercussions. But some parents don't realize how obesity affects the brain. Besides potentially hurting their self-esteem, being dangerously overweight can put children at risk for a host of mental health disorders.
Watch Kids Talk About their Childhood Anxiety
Posted on August 28, 2012
Do you wish that you knew what it was like for someone you love who is living with childhood anxiety? Take a look at this video, in which several children talk about how anxiety affects their day-to-day life. You will hear from children of all ages and will walk away with a better idea of what the inner dialogue of a child with anxiety might sound like.
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).
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.
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!
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.
