Starting a new school year can bring a mix of excitement and nervousness for many children. For some, however, the anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially after a long summer break or if they’re ...
Anxiety is meant to be a fleeting response to stress — like a job interview or crossing a bridge when afraid of heights. Our cortisol and adrenaline spike, we feel panicked, and then, once the moment ...
When your child is scared, a common reaction is to remove your child from harm. This makes sense if the fear is dangerous (e.g., an uncaged lion, crossing a busy street) and could teach the child to ...
Ever been at a loss as to how to help your child when he/she is anxious? For example: A child arrives at a birthday party excited but becomes too worried to walk through the door A child runs out of ...
Dogs in your bed? Research says good for some and bad for others ...
When kids are dealing with anxiety and worry, the parents suffer, too! It hurts to see someone you love suffering with worries. If your child is anxious, worried, or a perfectionist, you probably ...
As your little one grows, so do their responsibilities and expectations at school. As they enter first grade and beyond, they will have to learn to adjust to new routines they may not have experienced ...
If you find yourself worrying that your child with allergies will have an anaphylactic reaction every time they leave the house, you’re not alone. Research shows that parents who have children with ...
Starting a new school year can bring a mix of excitement and nervousness for many children. For some, however, the anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially after a long summer break or if they’re ...