The Parents Guide to Children and Separation Anxiety
Posted on June 4, 2013
Separation anxiety is never pleasant, but it's a normal phenomenon that your child should outgrow around age 2. If symptoms continue through preschool and beyond, you may want to take some action. Check out a slew of info and tips on helping you and your child cope.
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Childhood Separation Anxiety and School Anxiety
Posted on May 31, 2013
If your child is experiencing separation anxiety, especially when he or she has to go to school, there are things you can do to reduce some of the stress and fear. Find out what steps you can take as a parent to help your anxious child.
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The Parents Guide to Moving and Anxiety in Kids and Adolecsents
Posted on May 21, 2013
Anxious children tend to feel safest when all is stable. So you can just imagine the effects moving can have! Check out some research and tips outlining how you can make the move a bit easier for your child and the entire family.
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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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Author Offers Advice for Dealing with Anxious Kids
Posted on May 17, 2013
Being a parent to an anxious child can be difficult, but there is plenty of information to help you out. Come read about how anxiety disorders in children affect parents and what you can do to keep calm when facing the challenge of parenting your anxious child.
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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 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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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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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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