Fear-Based Parenting and How it Affects Children
Posted on July 31, 2012
Is it possible that modern adults are making parenting more difficult than it needs to be, and could this contribute to the rising rates of childhood anxiety and depression? Lenore Skenazy, author of Free Range Kids, thinks so. Read about how Skenazy feels children should be spending their time, and in which areas she believes parents need to loosen up so that their children can make the most of their childhood.
Spanking Increases Risk of Anxiety Disorders
Posted on July 31, 2012
A new study published in the journal of Pediatrics found that anxiety and depression rates are higher among adults who were spanked or physically reprimanded during childhood. Researchers believe that this may be due to the amount of stress that is carried during childhood when fear of physical punishment is present.
The Relationship Between Sugar and Childhood Anxiety
Posted on July 30, 2012
Could sugar be a major culprit when it comes to your child's anxiety? Sugar comes in various forms and is not always easy to identify when reading ingredient labels. Learn about the relationship between sugar consumption and anxiety, and what you can do to ensure that your child's diet is not contributing to their struggle with anxiety.
Child-Friendly Tea for Anxiety Relief
Posted on July 30, 2012
Do you enjoy drinking tea to calm your nerves after a long day? Consider sharing this ritual with your child and start by learning which herbal teas are safe for children. For a child with anxiety, specific herbal teas can calm the mind and body and provide a gentle transition into a hectic day, or help them unwind and promote a restful night of sleep.
Common Early Childhood Fears
Posted on July 29, 2012
Does your young son or daughter frantically cry when they see a dog or ask you to repeatedly look under the bed for monsters? If so, you are not alone. Learn about some of the most common early childhood fears and what you can do to help prevent them from turning into full fledged phobias.
How a Parent’s Stress Level Affects Their Child
Posted on July 28, 2012
A calm home can provide measurable benefits when it comes to a child's grown and development. A parent's stress and anxiety level (beginning during pregnancy), and how the parent handles said stress, affects a child very deeply. Over-scheduling a child, and parents taking on unnecessary responsibilities, can often do more harm than good and contribute to anxiety in children.
Supportive Mothers Enhance Brain Development
Posted on July 28, 2012
In a new study, MRI scans reveal that children are able to cope better with stress, and therefore are less likely to develop a childhood anxiety disorder, if they have been raised by mothers who offer reassurance and support (versus punishment or dismissal of feelings) during times of frustration. The study followed 92 children through their early childhood years.
Calming Bedtime Routines for Children With Anxiety
Posted on July 24, 2012
Is "bedtime" a word that invokes feelings of anxiety for everyone in your house? If your child has a difficult time winding down after a long day, you might consider changing the way that you approach bedtime. After a few simple changes you might find that you and your child really look forward to what used to be the hardest time of the day.
Minimizing Back-to-School Anxiety
Posted on July 23, 2012
Is your child feeling anxious about the upcoming school year? With summer more than half-way over, many children are experiencing school anxiety when they think about returning to a structured social environment. Read all about back-to-school anxiety and how you can help your child reduce the stress and anxiety that they are feeling.
