The Complete Guide to the 2013 DSM-5 and What the Changes Mean to You and Your Anxious Child
Posted on January 4, 2013
A revised psychiatrist's "bible," or DSM-5, is making its official debut in May. Controversy has long been swirling around the changes, which could have an impact on the mental health care you and your anxious child receive.
How and Why to Get Anxious Kids to Take an Electronics Break
Posted on January 3, 2013
More and more kids are spending more and more time at their computers, on their video games and glued to the TV. Check out how to take a screen-free break to benefit your anxious child as well as your entire family.
How Parenting Anxious Children May Help You Live Longer
Posted on January 1, 2013
Parenting an anxious child may seem like a surefire recipe for stress, but a study shows parenting an anxious kid, or any kid, may help people live longer.
Sleep Tips for Anxious Children
Posted on December 31, 2012
Bedtime can be a horrific time for you and your anxious child. It doesn’t have to be with a few quick tips from a doctor for helping your anxious kid get a good night’s sleep.
Why Being a Pal or Pushover Parent is Bad for Your Anxious Child
Posted on December 28, 2012
You may want harmony in the household, but being too permissive with your anxious kid could be doing more harm than good. Check out five signs that you’re a pushover parent and the effect that could have on your child.
When the World Doesn’t Make Sense: How to Help Anxious Children Cope With Tragedy
Posted on December 23, 2012
If your anxious kid is old enough to talk, he or she is probably old enough to ask questions following a tragedy. This article can help you answer those questions as well as offer the support and guidance kids need after a traumatic event.
Why You and Your Anxious Child Need Routine ASAP after a Tragedy
Posted on December 22, 2012
Tragedy and grief can disrupt your normal activities, but that disruption should be brief. Read why it's important to re-establish your familiar routine as quickly as possible following a traumatic event.
Fear and Grief Don’t Mean You and Your Anxious Child Can’t be Happy
Posted on December 20, 2012
Suffering from the aftermath of a tragedy doesn’t need to mean putting your life on hold. Read how to go on living, and perhaps even experiencing happiness, after something as traumatic as the Connecticut elementary school mass shooting.
Easy A to Z Guide for Helping Anxious Kids Cope with Tragedy
Posted on December 19, 2012
Tons of helpful articles are online for helping anxious children cope with tragedy. This one takes a new twist by offering an easy-to-follow alphabetical list of tips to help anxious children in the wake of traumatic events such as the Connecticut elementary school shooting.
