The teenage years can perhaps be best described as a time of physical, emotional and social tumult. Changes happen so rapidly in adolescence, that neither child nor parent really knows how to cope. Knowing the signs your teen is in trouble is absolutely vital if you...
Childhood should be a wondrous and exciting time. But even a child who grows up in a loving and stable family environment will feel fear and anxiety. And this is OK! So if you want to help your child with anxiety, there are a couple key concepts to understand and...
Life can be challenging if you're an introvert. Simple interactions for most people sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable for an introvert. The mere idea of taking part in certain social events can be exhausting and emotionally draining to an introvert. With this...
When you live with high stress and anxiety, sometimes it feels like any moment can become one that creates a slow-rising panic within you. One minute everything feels normal and the next, suddenly your chest is tight, your breathing is pressured and your mind is...
If you struggle with anxiety, you know that familiar feeling when your heart suddenly starts to race, a sheen of sweat envelops you, and you feel like you just want to escape. But did you know there are ways to manage anxiety naturally? According to the Anxiety and...
According to research from statistica.com in June of 2022 around 22.4% of US adults reported symptoms of depression in the past week. In case you’re wondering, that’s a lot! Did you also know that depression is the leading cause of disability for Americans...
As parents, we do our best to shield our children from the harsh realities of the world. But we can’t protect our children from experiencing the pain of death and loss. Learning how to help your child cope with death and loss is an invaluable parenting skill. Whether...
Rapid heartbeat, chest pain, nervousness, trembling, and unable to concentrate on anything but the constant worry in your mind. If you’ve experienced these symptoms you may be struggling with anxiety. Regardless of whether you’ve had it for a day, a month, or...
Growing up, how often were you were awarded - or bribed - with food for good behavior? "Clean your room and we’ll go out for ice cream." "You got an A? Well, that calls for a treat!" "You did a great job at the doctor today, here’s a sucker!" If you’re like most...