The Parents Guide to Helping Anxious Children Cope With Anger and Frustration
Posted on April 18, 2013
Anger and frustration are part of life, but they can be particularly common for anxious children. Teaching your child to cope with anger and frustration is possible if you understand what's happening and check out several suggestions for success. Read on!
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Help Anxious Kids Get Emotional with Two Books by Psychologist Mary Lamia
Posted on April 3, 2013
Children have just as many as emotions as adults, and they may even be more confused as to where those feelings come from or what they mean. Mary Lamia's two books help children learn how to deal with and use emotions to their advantage. Check them out!
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The Parents Guide to Picking a Therapist for Your Anxious Child
Posted on April 3, 2013
Choosing a therapist for yourself can be tough, which means it can be even tougher to choose one for your anxious child. Our Parents Guide to Picking a Therapist for Your Anxious Child has got you covered!
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The Power of Yoga for Helping Children with Anxiety
Posted on March 13, 2013
Yoga hasn't been kicking around for thousands of years for no reason. It's benefits extend to every age, background and fitness level and it can be particularly soothing for anxious children. Learn how to get started with yoga for your anxious child today.
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How Gaming Affects Your Anxious Child’s Brain
Posted on March 8, 2013
Gaming is a way of life for some kids, but that way of life can be a horrible one for your anxious child unless you're fully aware of gaming's negative effects and how you can turn all that negative into positive. Read on to learn more.
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6 Ways Science Shows Nutrition Can Help Child Anxiety
Posted on March 6, 2013
Groundbreaking research proves that what children with anxiety eat impacts their ability to cope with stress in a positive way. Learn 6 ways science shows nutrition can help child anxiety.
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Social Anxiety and Helping Children With Anxiety Make Friends
Posted on February 27, 2013
Children with anxiety often develop social phobias and fears that can lead to painful feeling of isolation. Learn 4 ways to help your child with social anxiety make friends fast!
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Why Your Anxious Child Should Start Journaling and How to Get Them Started Today
Posted on February 23, 2013
Putting a pen to paper can do much more than create a comprehensive grocery list. The practice of journaling can help your anxious child cope with whatever is adding to anxiety. Check out what research has to say about journaling's benefits and find out how to help your anxious child get started with it.
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Cyberbullying and Your Anxious Child: Part 3 of 3
Posted on February 15, 2013
Cell phones, computers and instant messaging can make our lives easier, but they can also make it more dangerous for anxious children who become victims of cyberbullyiing. Check out what parents can do to protect their children in the third part of our bullying series.
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School Bullying and Your Anxious Child: Part 2 of 3
Posted on February 14, 2013
If your anxious child refuses to go to school, you may have a bully to blame. Check out what parents need to know about school bullying in part 2 of our three-part series on bullying and your anxious child.
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