Keep an eye on how long the children are engaged and try again another time. Join your child in trying the Lazy Cat, the Turtle, the Lemon or all of these relaxation activities! Download a PDF version ...

Anxiety adds a stress on development at a time when children and families are experiencing many stresses—and children have fewer outlet for play and other activities that relieve pressure.

Teaching mindfulness to children helps them develop emotional resilience, enhance focus, and manage stress effectively.

Being able to recognise and cope with anxiety is a skill that will benefit children for life - try these simple, calming activities together and see which ones work for you. Take a small food item ...

Jill Williams, licensed clinical social worker and owner of Flourish Counseling & Wellness in Asheville, recommends parents ...

Anxious thoughts are a common problem for parents and children alike ... For more ways to tackle anxiety, take a look at the Parents' Toolkit collection. Fun activities, real-life stories ...

Family psychotherapists and childhood anxiety experts Maria Evans and Ashley Graber wrote “Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry” specifically for this age group, and specifically for people ...

Common signs of anxiety in children include excessive worry, perfectionism, avoidance of social situations or activities, physical complaints such as stomachaches or headaches and difficulty ...

The findings were significant, with younger kids under 11 with social anxiety noticeably struggling to refocus after making the mistakes. But older kids, 11 and above, did not have this problem.

Our stress levels are exacerbated with the anniversary of the onset of COVID, a time filled with unknowns. Olympia Therapy ...