Mindfulness for Kids: The Benefits of Developing Mindful Habits from an Early Age

Teaching mindfulness to children has become increasingly popular in recent years as parents and educators recognize the benefits it can have on their development. Mindfulness involves being present in the moment, paying attention to thoughts and feelings without judgment, and…

Parenting Anxious Teenagers From a Mom Who’s Doing It

As if being a teenager isn’t hard enough, add in a bucket of anxiety and it can feel like the world is crashing in around you. As parents, seeing your anxious teenagers struggle can be absolutely heartbreaking. Where did I…

Advanced Strategies for Overcoming Anxiety in Children

It seems the world is seeing more and more anxiety in children than ever before. In fact, research shows that as many as one in ten children experience an anxiety disorder. Is it parenting? Genetics? Social media? All the preservatives,…

11 Anxious Behaviours in Children Every Parent Should Know

As someone who experienced anxiety as a child, I can honestly say it’s harder to deal with the younger you are. The emotions are so large and when you’re just a little one, you have no idea what’s going on.…

How to Come out of a Panic Attack in Class

Having a panic attack in class is the worse. You’re supposed to be focusing on the lesson that’s being taught but instead, you’re freaking out in your head. I’ve been there and as a teenager, I know the fear of…

6 Ways to Control Back to School Anxiety

Back to school anxiety is the worst. You know you have to go (it’s illegal not to) which only makes your anxiety worse, and after a summer of having a break, going back to school can feel like an entirely…

Types Of Anxiety Disorders That May Be Affecting Your Mental Health

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, and in some cases, it can actually be helpful. For instance, it can serve as an early warning sign of potential dangers and prompt us to take necessary precautions. However, anxiety disorders go…

27 Things To Say When Parenting a Child with Anxiety

Just when you think you’ve got this whole parenting thing down, you realize you’re parenting a child with anxiety. The turmoil of emotions begins as soon as you realize your little one isn’t just experiencing regular nervousness. How is my child…

Parents, Your Child’s Anxiety Attacks are Being Controlled By Your Reactions

You just drove across town to go to shopping with your kid, only to arrive and have them say they’re sick when you know darn well it’s just a dose of anxiety attacks or anxious feelings that they’re experiencing. You…