When your child struggles with anxiety, you wonder, do I add to their anxiety? What could I be doing differently to calm them? We often overlook the power of the parent and the effect they have on the mental health of their child. Look no further as we explore your...
"My child has anxiety and is anxious about so many things, so how can school help?" This is a question many parents ask and they should ask it. Because, the beauty about school is that there are many resources available. Some resources are people in the school. The...
Are you worried about your teen or child’s friendships? When you have a child who's anxious you watch them struggle making friends. They don’t seem to know how to relate to their peers or how to cooperate at play. Maybe your child prefers to stay home and avoids...
My child has anxiety, now what? Are you discovering that your child has lots of anxious feelings? Are they often worried and fearful? If you think your child is suffering from anxiety, then you are probably wondering “Now what?” “Is there a cure for anxiety?”I...
Are you waiting for that phonecall from the teacher? The one where they tell you what a terror your child is being in school? Because you know that at home they seem to always be crying, having a meltdown, not listening to directions and acting out. Or they yell and...
The first few days of school can be challenging and frightening for your child who is already anxious. And, as their parent, you stress about what may happen during the school day because you are not there. You want to know how to calm your anxious child. There are...
(Letter from an older sister) Hi Angie, How are you doing with getting the kids ready for back to school? Are you just so tired of it all? Yep, getting all of our kids ready for a new school year is a big job. I bet everyone’s excited, nervous and maybe even...
Have you noticed that your child doesn’t like to be in social situations? Maybe they struggle with communicating with others their age? You want your child to be social and to enjoy being with others. That’s how they make friends...
It’s that magical time of year, with pencils, notebooks, and highlighters decorating the aisles in every store. That’s right. It is back to school time! Every child is groaning, while every parent can’t wait for those new shoes to step into the squeaky halls of...
Parenting is difficult and challenging. There are times when I lose my cool and feel awful afterwards. How do I respond to my child’s feelings without reacting to them? How can I respond not react? Great question! Staying calm seems like the right thing to do, but how...