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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Bullying and Your Anxious Child: Part 1 of 3
Posted on February 13, 2013
Anxious children may have it tough on many levels, and one of those levels is the realm of bullying. Our three-part series on bullying and your anxious child may open your eyes as well as provide steps you can take to protect your child from this potentially deadly practice.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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DSM-5 Danger: Misdiagnosis of Physical Conditions in Your Anxious Child
Posted on January 30, 2013
Your child's anxiety may result in physical symptoms, but he could also be suffering from a physical ailment or condition. Don't look for DSM-5 to help make a correct diagnosis. Read more to find out why.
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