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Writing by Dr. Alicia H. Clark on anxiety, relationships, wellness and parenting.
Common Hot Button Issues For Parents Of Struggling Teens
For parents who run anxious, worry about making major parenting mistakes and how bad the repercussions will be seems to go with the parenting territory. Not…
5 Supportive Strategies Every Parent Of An Anxious Teen Should Know
If you have an anxious teen, chances are you’re feeling anxious yourself. You worry about how you can best help, or even if you are capable…
Encouraging Bravery in Kids: 3 Key Strategies
Stressful events offer opportunities for courage and growth, and how we handle them can be a powerful gateway to self-esteem. Perhaps the most important defense against…
Are Your Kid’s Mood Swings Normal Or A Deeper Mental Health Concern You Should Investigate?
Moods are a normal part of emotional life, signaling a combination of outlook, energy, and an overall emotional state. Mood swings are defined as noticeable changes in…
Why Gratitude? 5 Ways Giving Thanks Can Cultivate Balance and Joy
While we are still learning why gratitude actually works, the science is clear that its benefits are not just limited to the holidays. Expressing gratitude turns…
Does Your Kid Have School Anxiety? 10 Tips To Help Them Relax In The Classroom
School anxiety can show up in a variety of ways depending on your kid’s age. Younger children are more likely to express their fears and request…
Monitoring You Kid’s Teenage Mood Swings & Knowing When To Step In To Help
As the parent of an adolescent, you’re probably well acquainted with teenage mood swings. One minute your child is calmly eating dinner with the family which…
What Does “Triggered” Mean, and What You Should Know About Overreacting
We hear the phrase, “that triggered me” a lot these days. Media people use it to explain why people overreact, in common language people use it…
Worried You’re Raising A Troubled Teen? Here’s How To Tell What’s A Normal Vs. A Serious Issue
Parenting a teenager is far from easy. Whether it’s physically, behaviorally, emotionally or intellectually, change is part of this exciting stage of development. With their rapidly…
How To Stop Worrying About Everything Your Teen Does & Focus On What Really Matters
With each developmental stage a child reaches, new challenges reveal themselves. Right about the time we establish a routine that works, a new phase emerges. This…
Feeling Anxious And Angry? Here Are 3 Things You Can Do To Calm Down Right Now
Taken on their own, anxiety and anger are both uncomfortable, energizing emotions. Yet when we feel anxious and angry at the same time, chances are things…
The Connection Between Anxiety And Anger
On the surface there may not seem to be a connection between anxiety and anger besides the facts that both words describe emotions and begin with…