Go Out and Play: Benefits of Physical Activity for Anxious Children
Posted on June 30, 2014
Summertime's lazy days can take a huge toll on your anxious child's mental health. Get them moving and you may see their anxiety improving!
How to Promote Positive Behavior in Anxious Children
Posted on May 27, 2014
Anxious children may have a challenging time developing a strong sense of self, and how your respond to their positive behaviors can promote that development - or not. Check out helpful dos and don'ts.
Help for Anxious Children with OCD: Ten Turtles on Tuesday
Posted on April 29, 2014
Millions of people suffer from OCD, with symptoms often showing up in childhood. Help your child cope with a new book by school psychologist Ellen Flanagan Burns that tells the story of a girl who overcame her obsessions and compulsions.
When It Comes to Autism, Environment Matters
Posted on March 28, 2014
It's long been known that genetics play a role in the development of autism spectrum disorder, but a new study uncovers the role environmental factors may play as well. Read on for more!
Why Anxious Children May be Prone to Lying
Posted on February 28, 2014
Lying is certainly not an admirable trait, yet anxious children may be prone to it. It's often not out of craftiness or malice, but rather because of fear. Read on for more.
Narcissism vs. Child Anxiety and Why Both Are on the Rise
Posted on January 21, 2014
More young people and children today suffer from anxiety and narcissism than ever before. Find out how these two disorders are linked and what may be behind them.
How to Help Your Anxious Child be More Confident and Outgoing
Posted on December 17, 2013
Anxious children can be shy and introverted children, but you can help your anxious child boost his or her confidence and enjoyment of life with a few helpful suggestions.
How Does Stress Affect A Child’s Brain?
Posted on November 26, 2013
A child does not usually know how to deal with stress and anxiety. This is why many kids will just scream or cry when upset. But how does sustained anxiety affect a child over time?
Therapy for Anxious Kids…At School?
Posted on November 22, 2013
Most of a child's time is spent in school, so it makes sense that some mental health professionals are looking in to how to introduce treatments for anxious children in a school setting. Find out how school-based treatments fare in treating anxiety in kids.
What’s Happening in the Brain of an Anxious Teen?
Posted on November 21, 2013
Advances in science and technology are allowing researchers to learn more than they ever have about anxiety in the brain. Find out what UCLA is finding in teens who have anxiety disorders.
