Anxiety in Kids

Anxiety in Kids. Often when kids or teens are worried or anxious parents and adults step in to help solve the problem. While this works well in the short-term in the long-term you may be reinforcing their worry and not helping your child learn to cope with worried thoughts or feelings. The best thing you can do for your child is to help them learn how to cope with anxiety.

A Guide to Emotional Refueling

Imagine you and your child has a cup that needs to be filled - with affection, security, love and attention. Some children and adults seem to know ways of refilling their cup, but for most of us, we can become a bit unsettled when our cup gets empty. In times of uncertainty it’s especially important to remember what may fill you and your child’s cup.

Seven Winning Strategies For Exam Time

Seven Winning Strategies For Exam Time

We are almost at the midyear mark and that means for many students exam time is here again. Many students cope well with exam stress, but for others this time of year can be filled with tension and worry. Which makes one wonder does exam time always have to be stressful and disruptive? One thing we know is that a positive mindset is important in times of stress - this counts for parents too! Because stressed parents make children also feel stressed. Here are seven winning strategies for students and parents.