It’s normal. Anxiety is a common experience, affecting millions of kids in the United States alone. But when anxiety starts to interfere with their daily activities, schoolwork, or friendships, it can be tough on everyone. And as a parent, there’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing yo...
We are living in a world where we are uncertain about our future and our current situation and dealing with anxiety becomes part of our daily lives. There are plenty of people who will be feeling the physical and mental effects of this health crisis. Without getting things under control, you...
Last week, another child in the class suffered similar angst in a spelling race, which manifested in debilitating stomach pain. Another classmate is an academic and sporting champion, but her social anxiety has been a constant concern for her parents, who would like to see structures put in pl...
Many of the dogs, once they're bonded with their kids, will anticipate those anxiety levels building. Chester sleeps with him. And since Chester came home, you know, we don't get outburst in the middle of the night any more. So Max ...
Remember that everyone experiences divorce anxiety, during and even after divorce. It’s part of life. The key in dealing with divorce anxiety is focusing that energy on the things you have, the positives, and the aspects that are going to shape your bright future. And when you start thinki...
Yes, we have to learn to deal with this situation successfully – to cope with it. But people often feel they want to change their life, to change their job. They might feel stuck in a rut. Rob That's a good phrase - stuck in a rut...
In the morning when we awoke I overheard his sister asking if I had a good time too and he said that I had issues with his x and needed to get over it. I was outraged and I immediately got dressed. He walked in and I tried to put my shoes on but he wouldn’t let me. He sa...
These are few of my ideas on helping kids in dealing with stage fright. Main thing is to work with it. The more they resist their anxiety, the more it will work against them. I would love to hear what you have to say about stage fright and how do you handle it?
Is this how anxiety feels to other people, too? It’s like the question–What if my life is a failure?–was self-fulfilling. My fear of blowing my life paralyzed me from actually doing something with it. I slept past 10:00 a.m. which meant the sun got up long before I did. Agai...
One of the biggest things people are struggling with is feeling stuck in the difficult present and afraid to look to the future. 【1】 Studies show that hope leads us to maximize psychological adjustment by reducing anxiety, increasing motivation, and helping us pursue goal-directed actions.◆【...