Why do I enjoy working with anxious kids and what are anxious kids like? Maybe you think you have an anxious kid, were an anxious kid yourself, work with kids, or are curious about what this is about. Here is some information that I have learned from my years of clinical practice thanks to the […]
Self Love: It’s More than Chocolate and Bubble Baths
We hear a lot today in the media and in social conversations about self care and it’s got a lot of buzz. But what does it really mean to practice self care and self love? It’s important to recognize that caring for our own basic needs is essential to not only survive, but thrive. Self […]
The Importance of Teaching Our Children to Earn Privileges
You’ve probably heard many parents and teachers complain about how spoiled kids are nowadays! You’ve probably also read many blogs ( I know I have) talking about the problems in today’s culture with parents overindulging their kids, kids feeling entitled, and overall society going down the drain as a result of these spoiled overindulged kids. […]
How to Develop a Behavioral System to Target Your Child’s Anxious Behaviors
If you are the parent of an anxious child, it’s very likely that your child’s anxiety negatively impacts the entire family. Anxiety often does this. It’s kind of like a contagious annoying pest that controls and bullies everyone around it. Of course, your child may be feeling it worse of all, but parents and even […]
How to Help Your Child Calm Down During Panic? 9 Parenting Strategies
You know when you see that look of terror in your child’s eyes. Sometimes they cry, shake, and refuse to do whatever it is they are scared of doing. It may be going to school or to sleep alone, or they refuse to perform something you know they can do, sometimes your child may be […]
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