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Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When anxiety takes over, it doesn’t just affect your teen; it knocks your whole family off balance. If your child feels stuck in fear no matter what you try, it’s time for brain-based solutions that bring calm, confidence, and real change. What Is Anxiety in Teens and When Is It A Problem? It’s normal for
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Wondering if your child’s just shy—or if social anxiety is quietly taking over? When fear hijacks their joy and they start to pull away from life, that’s your sign to calm the brain first… because once we do that, everything else starts to fall into place. What is Social Anxiety? Ever notice your child freeze
There is something unpleasant about anxiety when it invades our minds. But can anxiety be treated without medication? Is there such a thing as natural care anxiety relief? To answer that, let’s take a moment to understand anxiety. Anxiety is more than just feeling a little worried or nervous. It is a spectrum of emotions ranging from mild unease to
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child’s anxiety is getting in the way of school success, there’s hope—and real support available through a 504 Plan. What Is a 504 Plan for Anxiety and How Does It Help Students? A 504 Plan for anxiety is a formal school accommodation plan under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. But
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If your child is taking—or you’re considering—SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), it’s completely natural to worry about their mood and well-being. In this guide, I’ll walk you through SSRI side effects in children with clear guidance and hopeful steps forward. Are SSRIs Safe for Children? When your child struggles with anxiety, you want relief for
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes You watch your child fidget, worry, or freeze — and you wonder, is it ADHD or anxiety? These two conditions can look almost identical on the surface, but they come from different places in the brain. A child who seems distracted may actually be anxious, and one who can’t start a task might be overwhelmed,
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes As parents, it’s heartbreaking to see your child struggling—whether it’s tears after a rough day, constant worry about school, or that spark of joy slowly fading. But how do you know if it’s just a bad week or something deeper like anxiety or depression? Understanding the difference between sadness, depression, and anxiety in children helps
We all know gratefulness makes us feel good and makes others feel good too but there is actually a lot of science behind gratitude. The neuroscience of gratitude shows us that it improves how our brain works, which brings us feelings of wellness and has physical benefits too. Gratefulness improves anxiety and depression and from studies from positive psychology, there
For those that successfully overcome or manage anxiety and depression, they have found that making changes to their lifestyle is the key to mental and physical wellness. They learn that if they feel negative, frustrated, or just plain sad, they can intently turn it around through mindfulness and the practice of gratitude. You may have tried to be more grateful
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Does your child freeze, melt down, or procrastinate the moment a task gets “real?” This guide explains why—and what to do next. If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. When executive functioning and anxiety collide, even simple tasks can feel impossible. The good news? When we calm the brain first,
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When anxiety takes over, it doesn’t just affect your teen; it knocks your whole family off balance. If your child feels stuck in fear no matter what you try, it’s time for brain-based solutions that bring calm, confidence, and real change. What Is Anxiety in Teens and When Is It A Problem? It’s normal for
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Wondering if your child’s just shy—or if social anxiety is quietly taking over? When fear hijacks their joy and they start to pull away from life, that’s your sign to calm the brain first… because once we do that, everything else starts to fall into place. What is Social Anxiety? Ever notice your child freeze
There is something unpleasant about anxiety when it invades our minds. But can anxiety be treated without medication? Is there such a thing as natural care anxiety relief? To answer that, let’s take a moment to understand anxiety. Anxiety is more than just feeling a little worried or nervous. It is a spectrum of emotions ranging from mild unease to
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child’s anxiety is getting in the way of school success, there’s hope—and real support available through a 504 Plan. What Is a 504 Plan for Anxiety and How Does It Help Students? A 504 Plan for anxiety is a formal school accommodation plan under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. But
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If your child is taking—or you’re considering—SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), it’s completely natural to worry about their mood and well-being. In this guide, I’ll walk you through SSRI side effects in children with clear guidance and hopeful steps forward. Are SSRIs Safe for Children? When your child struggles with anxiety, you want relief for
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes You watch your child fidget, worry, or freeze — and you wonder, is it ADHD or anxiety? These two conditions can look almost identical on the surface, but they come from different places in the brain. A child who seems distracted may actually be anxious, and one who can’t start a task might be overwhelmed,
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes As parents, it’s heartbreaking to see your child struggling—whether it’s tears after a rough day, constant worry about school, or that spark of joy slowly fading. But how do you know if it’s just a bad week or something deeper like anxiety or depression? Understanding the difference between sadness, depression, and anxiety in children helps
We all know gratefulness makes us feel good and makes others feel good too but there is actually a lot of science behind gratitude. The neuroscience of gratitude shows us that it improves how our brain works, which brings us feelings of wellness and has physical benefits too. Gratefulness improves anxiety and depression and from studies from positive psychology, there
For those that successfully overcome or manage anxiety and depression, they have found that making changes to their lifestyle is the key to mental and physical wellness. They learn that if they feel negative, frustrated, or just plain sad, they can intently turn it around through mindfulness and the practice of gratitude. You may have tried to be more grateful
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Does your child freeze, melt down, or procrastinate the moment a task gets “real?” This guide explains why—and what to do next. If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. When executive functioning and anxiety collide, even simple tasks can feel impossible. The good news? When we calm the brain first,
The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.