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Alternatives to Anxiety Medication for Children with ADHD

Alternatives to Anxiety Medication for Children with ADHD

In the often perplexing world of parenting, one of the most challenging paths to navigate is that of raising a child with ADHD and anxiety. These little warriors are on a unique journey, and as parents, our role is not only to support them but also to make informed decisions about effective treatment options. First things first, let’s demystify the

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shy vs anxiety

Shy vs. Anxiety: Is My Child Shy or Is It Social Anxiety?

Parents worry about whether their child’s shyness is part of their personality later, allowing them to navigate the world more as happy viewers, or whether the problem lies in their anxiety. Social anxiety causes many children social development problems that can lead to issues with school and friends. But how do you compare being shy vs. anxiety? Social anxiety is

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90 Simple Tips to Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters in Kids and Teens

90 Simple Tips to Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters in Kids and Teens

As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child thrive and overcome the unique challenges they face. If your child is struggling with clinical issues such as ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, or other mental health conditions, you understand just how important it is to support their well-being in every way possible. One key factor in managing these

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Blog Update Naturally Calm Can Anxiety Be Treated Without Medication

Natural Care Anxiety Relief: Can Anxiety Be Treated Without Medication?

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

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504 Plan for Anxiety

504 for Anxiety: Getting Support in the Classroom

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues affecting children and teenagers in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), anxiety disorders affect about one in three children and adolescents, making it a prevalent issue that affects many students in public schools.  In this blog, we will discuss what clinical anxiety looks like

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How is Exposure Used to Treat Phobias

How is Exposure Used to Treat Phobias?

Phobias are intense and persistent fears of specific objects, activities, or situations that are not dangerous. Common phobias include fears of heights, spiders, enclosed spaces, flying, and public speaking. Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) can treat phobias and is very effective. It is also relatively brief than other forms of treatment. ERP is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that aims to

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When Does Social Anxiety Become Agoraphobia

When Does Social Anxiety Become Agoraphobia?

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear and avoidance of situations or places that may be difficult to escape, such as crowds, public transportation, or open spaces. People with agoraphobia may feel trapped or helpless in these situations.  On the other hand, social anxiety disorder involves intense fear and avoidance of social situations, such as meeting new people, speaking in

Read More »
90 Simple Tips to Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters in Kids and Teens

90 Simple Tips to Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters in Kids and Teens

As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child thrive and overcome the unique challenges they face. If your child is struggling with clinical issues such as ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, or other mental health conditions, you understand just how important it is to support their well-being in every way possible. One key factor in managing these

Read More »
SSRI Medication Side Effects in Children

SSRI Medication Side Effects in Children

When your child is struggling nothing is more important than finding the solutions to ease their worries. But when it comes to mental health care for children and teens, effective solutions seem few and far between. When a child’s attention, behavior or emotions are dysregulated, the focus should be on calming the brain. Without a calm brain, learning not only

Read More »
Anxiety vs ADHD Which One Does My Child Have

Anxiety vs. ADHD: Which One Does My Child Have?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD may occur with other mental health disorders such as learning disorders, dyslexia, depression, and anxiety. However, when ADHD is combined with another mental health condition, children and teens face twice as much of a challenge.  When children face a dual diagnosis of ADHD and a clinical mental health condition, paying attention and getting tasks

Read More »
Alternatives to Anxiety Medication for Children with ADHD

Alternatives to Anxiety Medication for Children with ADHD

In the often perplexing world of parenting, one of the most challenging paths to navigate is that of raising a child with ADHD and anxiety. These little warriors are on a unique journey, and as parents, our role is not only to support them but also to make informed decisions about effective treatment options. First things first, let’s demystify the

Read More »
shy vs anxiety

Shy vs. Anxiety: Is My Child Shy or Is It Social Anxiety?

Parents worry about whether their child’s shyness is part of their personality later, allowing them to navigate the world more as happy viewers, or whether the problem lies in their anxiety. Social anxiety causes many children social development problems that can lead to issues with school and friends. But how do you compare being shy vs. anxiety? Social anxiety is

Read More »
90 Simple Tips to Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters in Kids and Teens

90 Simple Tips to Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters in Kids and Teens

As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child thrive and overcome the unique challenges they face. If your child is struggling with clinical issues such as ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, or other mental health conditions, you understand just how important it is to support their well-being in every way possible. One key factor in managing these

Read More »
Blog Update Naturally Calm Can Anxiety Be Treated Without Medication

Natural Care Anxiety Relief: Can Anxiety Be Treated Without Medication?

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

Read More »
504 Plan for Anxiety

504 for Anxiety: Getting Support in the Classroom

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues affecting children and teenagers in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), anxiety disorders affect about one in three children and adolescents, making it a prevalent issue that affects many students in public schools.  In this blog, we will discuss what clinical anxiety looks like

Read More »
How is Exposure Used to Treat Phobias

How is Exposure Used to Treat Phobias?

Phobias are intense and persistent fears of specific objects, activities, or situations that are not dangerous. Common phobias include fears of heights, spiders, enclosed spaces, flying, and public speaking. Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) can treat phobias and is very effective. It is also relatively brief than other forms of treatment. ERP is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that aims to

Read More »
When Does Social Anxiety Become Agoraphobia

When Does Social Anxiety Become Agoraphobia?

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear and avoidance of situations or places that may be difficult to escape, such as crowds, public transportation, or open spaces. People with agoraphobia may feel trapped or helpless in these situations.  On the other hand, social anxiety disorder involves intense fear and avoidance of social situations, such as meeting new people, speaking in

Read More »
90 Simple Tips to Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters in Kids and Teens

90 Simple Tips to Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters in Kids and Teens

As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child thrive and overcome the unique challenges they face. If your child is struggling with clinical issues such as ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, or other mental health conditions, you understand just how important it is to support their well-being in every way possible. One key factor in managing these

Read More »
SSRI Medication Side Effects in Children

SSRI Medication Side Effects in Children

When your child is struggling nothing is more important than finding the solutions to ease their worries. But when it comes to mental health care for children and teens, effective solutions seem few and far between. When a child’s attention, behavior or emotions are dysregulated, the focus should be on calming the brain. Without a calm brain, learning not only

Read More »
Anxiety vs ADHD Which One Does My Child Have

Anxiety vs. ADHD: Which One Does My Child Have?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD may occur with other mental health disorders such as learning disorders, dyslexia, depression, and anxiety. However, when ADHD is combined with another mental health condition, children and teens face twice as much of a challenge.  When children face a dual diagnosis of ADHD and a clinical mental health condition, paying attention and getting tasks

Read More »
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