Give Your Anxious Child a (Super!) Creative Dose of Relaxation with Stress Free Kids
Posted on May 21, 2013
Relaxation techniques can be tough for adults to grasp, but StressFreeKids founder Lori Lite makes them fun, easy and super-creative for children. Check out two of her books and more!
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The Parents Guide to Helping Anxious Children Cope with Test Anxiety
Posted on May 15, 2013
An estimated 40 percent of children suffer from some type of test anxiety. Check out how you can help if your anxious child is one of them.
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The Parents Guide to Divorce and Child Anxiety
Posted on May 8, 2013
Your divorce may have a more powerful and longer-lasting on your child's anxiety than you may think. Read on to learn more.
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The Parents Guide to Financial Problems and Child Anxiety
Posted on May 1, 2013
You lost your job. Your bills are late. And your child's anxiety is worse than ever. The link is not a coincidence as financial problems in the family can have a profound effect on your child's anxiety levels. Read on to find out how to cope.
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The Parents Guide on What to Expect in Family Therapy
Posted on April 24, 2013
Family therapy can be highly effective for helping your anxious child and entire family live more harmoniously. Our guide points out what to expect, how it can help and tips on preparing your child (and yourself!) for your first family therapy session.
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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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What TV Violence Does to Your Anxious Child’s Brain
Posted on March 16, 2013
By the time your anxious child hits age 18, he or she will have been exposed to an estimated 200,000 acts of violence on TV. Ever wonder what all that violence may be doing to your anxious child's brain? Read more to find out.
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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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