The holiday season may bring joy and happiness and may also bring stress and anxiety. Are you one of those people who is starting to feel overwhelmed and stressed about upcoming holiday events? If you are susceptible to anxiety, depression, have lost a loved one, or simply have a hard time knowing when to say […]
How to Help Your Child Overcome Halloween Fears
October 5, 2014 by
As the fall gets underway and Halloween time approaches, it is not unusual for children to have fears of the dark, monsters, and spiders. While many children and adults look forward to Halloween because of fun costumes and good candy, some kids become terrified when Halloween decorations, scary masks and costumes, and haunted houses start […]
How to Help Your Child Cope with OCD: 11 Parenting Tips
August 27, 2014 by
Perhaps you are a parent wondering if your child has OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) or maybe you have recently received this diagnosis. If so you may be wondering what you, as a parent, can do to help support your child. There may be some parenting strategies that you are doing that are right on target. […]
7 Tips to Help Your Child Cope with Back to School Stress & Anxiety
July 15, 2014 by
Is your child among those experiencing stress because summer is ending and school is beginning? While some students and families look forward to a new school year, for others it can be a time of stress and doom- especially for those who love the carefree summer days of sun, fun, and relaxation. But summer […]
9 Tips for Coping with ADHD and Anxiety
June 8, 2014 by
Perhaps you or your child are experiencing symptoms of both ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and anxiety. If so, it can be helpful to have a clear understanding of the symptoms and each and have some guidance in coping. In order to understand ADHD, it is important to have a clear sense of the 3 main […]
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