Preparing to Seek Treatment for Your Child with OCD
Posted on October 12, 2012
If you're thinking about getting your child treated for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, there may be a few things you need to know beforehand. Treatment won't be easy, and it can be made even more difficult when your child refuses to follow the rules. Learn what you should do to prepare yourself and your child for treatment.
Back to Basics: How Parents of Anxious Kids Can Make Life Easier for Everyone
Posted on October 11, 2012
The increased pace and complexity of modern life for both parents and children can come at a steep cost and lead to or worsen child anxiety disorders. Learn about the benefits of leading a lower stress and simpler life, how it's not as hard as you may think, and practical tips for getting started today.
Chasing Happiness: 7 Steps to a Happier and Less Anxious Child (Part Three)
Posted on October 10, 2012
Kids aren't anxious when they're too busy being happy. In this 3-part series "Chasing Happiness", we'll show you 7 steps you can start to take TODAY for happier, less anxious kids!
Teaching Your Teen To Deal with Stress
Posted on October 10, 2012
If you're concerned by your teen's emotional and physical state, you may be interested in the findings linked to a new high school health program. The fitness-based curriculum was shown to have a major impact on the participating students' well-being. Read more about it here.
Your Anxious Child’s Teachers and School: Their Role and Your Rights
Posted on October 9, 2012
If your child is struggling with anxiety at school, working with and forming a partnership with their teachers and school can be critical. Learn the steps to take and your rights as a parent.
Chasing Happiness: 7 Steps to a Happier and Less Anxious Child (Part Two)
Posted on October 6, 2012
Kids aren't anxious when they're too busy being happy. In this 3-part series "Chasing Happiness", we'll show you 7 steps you can start to take TODAY for happier, less anxious kids!
Providing Stress Relief for Your Child
Posted on October 6, 2012
Can children suffer from stress and anxiety? Of course! As a parent, you probably know about some of the methods you can use to reduce your own stress. But how can you help your anxious child to develop safe, healthy stress management habits? Read to find out.
Chasing Happiness: 7 Steps to a Happier and Less Anxious Child (Part One)
Posted on October 5, 2012
Kids aren't anxious when they're too busy being happy. In this 3-part series "Chasing Happiness", we'll show you 7 steps you can start to take TODAY for happier, less anxious kids!
Exercise for Anxious Children – Why it Matters and How to Get Kids Moving
Posted on October 4, 2012
Studies consistently show that exercise and physical activity is one of the most effective ways to help reduce child anxiety and manage the stress today's child can struggle with. Learn what the research says about how and why exercise works for managing anxiety and some sneaky tricks to get your child more active and think it's FUN.
Too Much on Their Plates: Child Anxiety and Overscheduling
Posted on October 3, 2012
Children with anxiety can find well meaning parents filling their schedules with seemingly fun activities like sports, play dates, or dance lessons, but is it really what's good for them? Learn about the relationship between a busy lifestyle and anxiety, how to find the right balance for your child, and what activities are best out of all the options available.
