Child Anxiety Signs, Symptoms, and Struggles: When is it Time to Get Your Child Help?
Posted on February 12, 2013
How can parents know how much anxiety is normal in their children-- and what warrants concern? An understanding of the different types of anxiety disorders and their symptoms will help parents recognize when it's time to seek help for their anxious child.
Using Guided Imagery and Meditation to Help Child Anxiety
Posted on February 11, 2013
Vacations can soothe the body, mind and soul, and meditation-based guided imagery can give you and your anxious child an instant vacation with lasting benefits. Read on to learn more!
Teaching Your Anxious Child to Calm Themselves with Their Breath
Posted on February 10, 2013
Diaphragmatic breathing, also called "belly breathing," is not some strange or foreign concept. It's the natural way our bodies were meant to breathe and it can do wonders to help your anxious child calm down and eradicate stress. Read more to find out about this awesome tool.
How to Use Sounds with Meditation to Calm Your Anxious Child
Posted on February 1, 2013
Chanting "Om" during meditation is certainly not a requirement! But you may find incorporating hums, chants and other sounds into your session can help you and your child enjoy and deepen your practice.
Meditation Myths that Can Hinder You and Your Anxious Child
Posted on January 31, 2013
You've heard meditation can bring extreme benefits for you and your anxious child, but you've also heard dozens of myths that make it seem impossible. Stop believing them and start reaping the benefits with help from this post!
What Sugar and Caffeine Really Do to Your Anxious Child’s Brain
Posted on January 29, 2013
You know your child well enough to be able to detect and ward off many potential triggers for anxiety attacks. Sometimes, though, your child may seem more anxious than usual without any obvious cause. Sugar and caffeine are likely culprits. This article explains how sugar and caffeine can be anxiety-provoking, and how you can help your child limit them.
How to Deal with Your Anxious Child’s Temper Tantrums
Posted on January 29, 2013
Whether it's about a toy or stems from lack of sleep, your anxious child will sooner or later throw a temper tantrum. Read up on useful tips for diffusing it and what you should never do if your child acts up.
DSM-5 Danger: Your Anxious Child’s Tantrums May Now Be a Disorder
Posted on January 24, 2013
Your anxious kid may throw temper tantrums because all children throw temper tantrums. But those tantrums are now fodder for diagnosing an anxious child with a mental health disorder. Read on to find out more.
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.
