Anxiety is a common struggle faced by children these days, and it can be overwhelming for both the child and their parents or teachers. Here are easy calming strategies for anxious kids. Fortunately, there are effective calming strategies that can be employed to help anxious kids find relief. One of the most crucial aspects is creating a safe and supportive environment where the child feels comfortable expressing their fears and worries. Offering reassurance is key,Continue reading “Calming Strategies For Anxious Kids”
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How Can Mindfulness Help Children with Anxiety?
The term “Mindfulness” has been something of a buzzword over the last twenty years or so, and for good reason. There are clinical studies and peer reviewed data that back up the effectiveness of mindfulness practice on happiness, focus, and emotional regulation in human beings. There are companies that have started to conduct optional mindfulness training for their employees at the workplace and many psychologists use mindfulness practice as a suggestion for theirContinue reading “How Can Mindfulness Help Children with Anxiety?”
The Joy of Just Being
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 6 children ages 2-8 have a diagnosed mental, behavioral or developmental disorder (2019). Experts believe the rise is partly due to increased stress in children and families (DeAngelis, 2004). As a practitioner, I see these issues firsthand. It shocks me to see young children, as young as 5 years old, experiencing such emotional stress that it actually interferes with their ability to engage inContinue reading “The Joy of Just Being”