Note to Readers: Winter can bring an increase in stress. Creative parents and teachers are transforming stress into healthy activities that also teach relaxation. Winter is a perfect time for children to pretend they are a polar bear climbing through the snow until he...
Child anxiety should be discussed with a therapist who should be willing to answer any questions you may have about methods, training, and fees during a consultation. Bring a list of your child’s symptoms to discuss, and be sure to mention any medications for...
Being an overweight kid isn’t easy. In fact, it can be downright stressful. Consider the following scenario: You are a 10 year old overweight kid, can’t run very fast as a result and you are in P.E. (Physical Education) class. The coach has picked two...
Note to Readers: In our quest to be the best parents we can be and keep our children as safe as we can….Are we inadvertently overparenting? College orientation information actually has a segment dedicated to telling parents to stop being a helicopter...
by Lori Lite as seen in USA Today “Your daughter knows about terrorist attacks and school shootings. She talks about it more than you are comfortable with. . . . Is she becoming the nervous type or is this simply a symptom of stress?” Your child is having...
by Kristin Cantu on November 11, 2009 The American Psychological Association (APA) released results from a survey that reveal that parents are out of touch when it concerns their kids stress levels. The APA reports the greatest stress sources for kids are related to...
