As a tired, busy, overwhelmed, stretched-too-thin parent, self-care is probably the last thing on your mind. You might even be wondering… What self-care actually is, and why it’s important? Simply put, practicing self-care means: Engaging in deliberate activities (physical, emotional, or mental) that you enjoy to improve your health. Making decisions that are beneficial to […]
In our previous blog, we talked about helping teens with food allergies and anxiety. In this fourth, and final blog in the series, we will be discussing how stress goes hand in hand with being a food allergy parent. You worry about food, checking ingredient lists, accidental exposures, healthy eating, and cross contamination. You worry […]
Last time, we talked about young children with food allergy related anxiety. In this third article in our series, we look at teens with food allergies who start to experience heightened anxiety. Adolescence is full of changes and adjustments that create additional stress for teens. Peer dynamics shift, thinking becomes more complicated, and teens crave […]
In the first part of our series, we discussed what anxiety related to food allergies may look like. This time, we look at the unique ways elementary school children show anxiety and how to help. Signs of anxiety in young children Repeated reports of headaches, stomachaches and other physical pains Clinginess including unwillingness to separate […]
In the part three of my blog series I talked about grief from death. Today, I’ll be talking about ways you can help your child transition into a new school. Think back to the last time you started a new job. Or the last time you moved to a new home. How did it feel? […]
“Grief is the last act of love we can give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.” —Unknown In the second part of supporting kids through tough transitions series, I talked about divorce. This time, I will share tips that might be helpful in getting your child through the loss […]
In the first part of my supporting kids through tough transitions series, I talked about helpful tips to keep in mind during transitions. In this part of the series, I will provide you with tips on how to support your child during this difficult time. It’s no secret that divorce can turn a family upside […]
“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.” —Robin Sharma Have you ever asked yourself how you handle change? If you haven’t, take a moment to think about this. Some say change is an added benefit to their lives; those who welcome change view transitions as exciting opportunities […]
As you may remember from Part 1: Is your anxiety making your kid anxious?, kids can easily pick up on the anxiety that we are experiencing. It is your job as parent to understand what is triggering your fears, own them, and respond appropriately. You can manage your anxiety so your children are less […]
You may be wondering if your anxiety and worry is making your kids worried. Perhaps, your spouse has told you that your child is so worked up because you’re so worked up. You’re making him crazy Secretly, you might wonder if you are. You might also think that your spouse minimizes the […]