Food and eating anxiety is a real issue for both kids and teens. A recent survey of school counselors in the United States found that 35% of children aged 5-12 are struggling with this type of anxiety with the highest prevalence among 8 to 10 year olds. Food and eating anxiety can manifest itself in […]
As a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to determine if your child is struggling with anxiety or behavioral issues. Both have strikingly similar symptoms, making it hard to distinguish between the two. Anxiety and behavioral issues can both cause your child to be irritable and easily agitated, as well as have difficulty concentrating and […]
Anxiety is a common, yet often overlooked, mental health issue in kids and teens. It can manifest itself in a variety of ways, from physical symptoms to behavioral and emotional changes. While anxiety is usually triggered by life events, there are some medical conditions that can cause anxiety in children as well. Let’s take a […]
When it comes to the academic year, there’s no time more stressful for kids and teens than standardized testing season and final exams. If you have a young student in your life who gets nervous about tests, you know how difficult it can be to help them feel calm and prepared before they sit down […]
If your child struggles with anxiety, you have likely seen bouts of crying, avoidance, stomach aches, headaches, and poor focus. In some cases, the brain’s fear response can “hijack” your child’s entire body creating outbursts of anger as well. Understanding what happens in your child’s brain when anxiety presents as anger can help you better […]
Did you know that students between 6 and 12 years old spend an average of 6 hours a week on homework? For high schoolers, it’s 3 hours per day. Unfortunately for many kids and teens, homework has become synonymous with stress and anxiety. The amount of time students spend on homework has been trending up […]
