Anxiety in kids is a lot more common than we adults acknowledge. So I decided to start writing a bit more about anxiety and how it manifests in kids’ behavior. Believe it or not even toddlers and babies experience anxiety. I have a child who suffers a great deal from anxiety. His anxiety manifests in […]
Resources to Help a Child with Anxiety to Thrive & Succeed
Discover resources, ideas, and thoughts about parenting an anxious child. Learn the impact on effective functioning skills, social & emotional development, and sensory processing integration.
Furthermore, learn how SPD & Anxiety are related within the context of parenting a gifted child and how practicing mindfulness can help mitigate some issues with the nervous system.
Learn More about Anxiety in Kids
Why Asking Simple Opened Ended Questions Matters
It seems that none of us have to work hard to concentrate or to pay attention these days. That is not to say that our attention span or our ability to focus is above average. Quite the contrary, these skills have likely declined since the advent of the smartphone and video games, especially. I’ve written […]
What is the Vestibular System?
Concerned about your child’s balance? Does something seem off with your child’s gross motor and sensory processing? Balance allows you to hold your body upright and steady without falling down. No matter if you’re moving or standing still, or have your eyes open or closed. The vestibular system is closely linked to sensory processing, so […]
Executive Function Disorder – Helping Scattered Kids Conquer Life
Do you have a child in your life who is a bit “all over the place”? Is he a “paper stuffer”? When you enter his room, do you have to push open the door because it is such a mess? We can share frustrations and laugh about these kids but these tendencies will cause many […]
How Are SPD and Anxiety Related?
Do you have a highly sensitive child who shows abnormal reactions to all kinds of things that don’t bother most kids? Is your child overly cautious, an extremely picky eater or terrified for no apparent reason? These could be symptoms of sensory processing disorder or SPD, which often lead to anxiety. So, a child may […]
The Best Methods to Bring Mindfulness into the Classroom
This post outlines easy & effective ways to bring mindfulness in the classroom. Mindfulness seems to be a buzzword these days capturing headlines and infiltrating all aspects of life. There are mindfulness apps, mindfulness exercises for families, mindfulness activities for kids, and books galore about the topic. The ubiquitousness of the word itself – […]