6 ways to help a child with anxiety
As the parent of an anxious child, you’re most certainly not alone. Millions of families all over the world are right there with you. Though ...
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Read More Do I tell my child they have anxiety?
This is a question that I know parents of anxious kids can struggle with and not without reason. It’s understandable to worry about giving your ...
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Although scientists can’t agree (because it’s difficult to measure), it’s estimated we have around 70,000 to 80,000 thoughts a day. The majority of these thoughts ...
Read More How to help your anxious teen achieve their goals
Anxiety and avoidance go hand in hand. Since anxiety is a response to a perceived threat or danger, it’s perfectly natural that when your teen ...
Read More Living with Anxiety
Anxious Kids co-author Dr Jodi Richardson is an expert on anxiety, having lived it and studied it. Here she takes us through her personal journey ...
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On the way to school when our daughter was in grade 3 she read out a diary entry from her new favourite book series, Dork ...
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A few years ago I was lying on the floor with our son watching him draw. He was about 6 at the time. He was ...
Read More Thoughts are not facts
I want to start by putting your mind at ease. If your child or teenager is having thoughts that are frightening and upsetting, or what ...
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