Tag Archives: children and stress
12
Nov
Handling Holidays When Your Child Has Special Needs
Holiday crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, change in routine, and chaos. When your child has special needs, holidays could be a recipe for stress and sensory overload. As parents, we need to be flexible with our definition of ...
22
May
Getting Kids Ready for Summer Camp
by Rick Lite
As the school year winds down, some parents are shifting their focus towards preparing their kids for summer camp. Whether your kids are enrolled in a day camp or sleep-away, getting kids ready for summer camp with the ph...
01
Feb
Choosing a Therapist for Your Child’s Anxiety
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 me...
13
Jan
Overweight Kids are Often Stressed-Out Kids
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 coa...
11
Jan
How to Minimize Stress in Your Child’s Life
We live in an extremely competitive world, one that poses challenges and problems for not just adults, but also for children. From the moment a child is born, he or she is subject to a host of expectations, first from their parents an...