Your child is not stuck in fear; they are stuck in thought. When reassurance backfires, anxiety tightens its grip. Here's ...

When I was first studying psychology, thirty years ago, I learned that about 10-20% of children are born with a temperament that is highly reactive to anything new and unfamiliar. Some of these ...

Have you noticed a worried look on your child’s face more often lately? Maybe they're refusing to go to school, having “meltdowns” at the bus stop, or developing mysterious stomachaches that land them ...

Feeling anxiety arise in our bodies is distressing in itself, let alone seeing it happen in children. As a parent, grandparent or guardian, you may feel extra anxious when you see a child pacing, ...

Last year, our bright, friendly little girl met her teacher for the first time on the Thursday night before school started. This young lady was in pre-K and had never been to “big school” before. She ...

Starting a new school year can bring a mix of excitement and nervousness for many children. For some, however, the anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially after a long summer break or if they’re ...

Back to school can be an anxious time for children. Dr Jonathan Redelinghuys suggested several tactics to mitigate Day One jitters.

Kids with an anxious attachment can be clingy, sensitive, and have low-esteem. Anxious attachment requires healing—parents should encourage independence and emotional regulation. If anxious attachment ...

Starting a new school year can bring a mix of excitement and nervousness for many children. For some, however, the anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially after a long summer break or if they’re ...