Back to school season has arrived. And not surprisingly, those back-to-school butterflies have returned as well. When it comes to dealing with back-to-school anxiety, this year might pose a unique challenge as kids return to life “as we knew it” before the pandemic. For kids who have gotten used to remote learning and social isolation …
When it comes to calming techniques for kids with anxiety, you have to remember that coping methods for adults likely won’t make sense to a 6-year-old. Telling your child to “reframe their perspective” or “break their negative thought patterns” would sound like gibberish to them. This isn’t to say that children aren’t smart enough to …
Ah, post-covid life. Will it be everything we’ve ever dreamed of? Only time will be able to answer that question. One thing’s for sure – parents and children everywhere are holding their breath hoping the end is near. Even though children have mostly been safe from COVID-related serious illness, they have still felt the social …
The line between sadness and depression is often a blurry one. It can become even more unclear when it comes to kids. That’s because the signs of childhood depression – such as irritability and short-temperedness – can seem like the normal mood swings of an angsty teen or impatient child. But when do these signs …
You’re at the grocery store with your kids. Everything seems to be going fine until you hit the dreaded snack aisle. Or as you’d like to call it, the temper tantrums aisle. Your son suddenly starts grabbing everything in sight and asking if they can have it. After you say ‘no’ for the 10th …
Temper Tantrums: 5 Reasons Why Your Child is Having Them Read More »
Temper tantrums, fear of the dark, and grocery-store-meltdowns – kids can outgrow a lot of things. So when it comes to child anxiety, you might be wondering, is this just a phase? Rather than hoping that your child will ‘grow out of it’ or get over their fears, the most important thing you can do …
