Unfortunately, for many children with sensory processing disorders (SPD), sleep can be as elusive as it is necessary. And not only can prolonged and chronicsleep deprivationwreak havoc on the physical, mental, and emotional health of the child, but it can be equally devastating for family membe...
SleepChildren’s Health + Wellness Nowadays, our precious children are subject to more stress than we can ever have imagined. And helping children with anxiety + stress is one of my favorite things to do. Clinical hypnosis or hypnotherapy has proven very effective in helping children’s health...
18% ofadults live with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a natural state and all of us will have some anxiety in our lives. However, for those with an anxiety disorder, the worry is persistent enough that the distress it causes interferes with everyday life. They may ...
Try to agree on ways of handling your child's anxiety (for example, both agree to limit giving reassurance or both follow through on setting limits, such as not having your child sleep in your room), and be consistent in terms of rewards. Although your child may have problems with ...
Nighttime fears are common and, for many children, just another part of growing up. If you are concerned they are becoming more than a developmental issue and are perhaps turning into an anxiety problem, then contact a family healthcare provider. Otherwise, don’t beat yourself up trying to ...
For the last 20 years, I have worked helping both adults and children learn skills and techniques to successfully manage their anxiety. I have found that anxiety prevails in creative minds who tend to overthink and tell the same negative story over and over again. ...
Understanding and dealing with loss can be even more difficult for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). People who have autism tend to be very routine-oriented, and benefit from advance preparation for any changes that may happen to disrupt their normal routines.Obviously the death of ...
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they can create anxiety for tired parents and cause interruptions in a family’s daily routine. Typically these disruptions are a normal part of a child’s development and most will adjust over time. When you are on a getaway vacation, however, sudden sleep issues for children are lik...
Together, let’s explore five (5) areas that can help children take good care of their body along with suggestions for applying each one to daily life. Sleep There is a scientific link between lack of sleep and manifestations of anxiety. Not getting enough sleep will considerably increase the...