Are you worried that your child might be feeling anxious because they have trouble interacting with others? You’re not alone. Children with difficulties in social skills may have trouble understanding social situations or responding in a socially appropriate way. This can lead to self-doubt, insecurities, and anxiety in kids. In this article, we’ll explore what […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parents of children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) have asked me if there’s a connection between SPD and anxiety. Does one cause the other? Or is anxiety mostly a symptom of SPD? In this article, I’ll break it all down for you so you gain a clearer understanding of what it means to have SPD […]
It’s that time of year again parents…time to send your kids back to school! The signs are plentiful. Slightly cooler temps in the morning. School supplies and clothing ads everywhere you look. And perhaps the rise of anxiety symptoms in your child? For kids with anxiety, leaving the carefree days of summer and returning to […]
