If you’re a parent, especially if you’re a parent of multiple children, you will likely face parenting a child with anxiety. It is a fact. Really a fact of life. Many of us (adults) are anxious and have been anxious for any number of reasons stemming from childhood…or not. For me, I never acknowledged the […]
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.
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After Years of Therapy, these 3 Approaches to Help Emotional Regulation
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“Mom, do you have to go anywhere today?” I hear my six year old say to my back as I am putting on a pair of “nicer than gym” shorts. I sighed to myself, I have learned that much constraint, closed my eyes, and breathed deeply. I turned around to face my son, knelt down […]
Holiday Stress – How to Help Your Anxious Child Calm Down
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The holiday season is coming up soon and what an exciting time it is! Family members coming into town, lots and lots of presents, music, and activities. For some children, however, the excitement of a holiday is too much. So, finding ways to manage holiday stress in kids is important. When children feel overwhelmed and […]
The Most Beautiful Words a Teacher Said
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Close your eyes. Think about your life, the people who have impacted your life, and why. When I was a senior in high school my English teacher chose my essay to read aloud to the class: “Marnie, would you like to share this essay with the class?” The spotlight was unexpectedly on me. My cheeks […]
3 Children’s Books to Help Anxiety in Kids
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I have an explosive, often angry child. What I mean by angry is not that he is by nature mad and upset. For many kids, anger manifests as a result of suffering anxiety. Anxiety in kids is a big deal and often misunderstood. In my search for ways to educate myself and to be the […]