Proven Strategies to Overcome Your Higher Education Jitters Starting college is an exciting and transformative experience, but it can also be a source of anxiety for many individuals. The transition from high school to college brings a whole new set of challenges and...
“Can I pleeeeeease have a dog?!” whines your child for the fifth time that day. Most parents' immediate response would be along the lines of, “Not a chance!” However, have you thought about how having a pet could actually be beneficial for your child? It can help them...
It has been an anxiety producing year and it's hard to know how to help an anxious child navigate this mess. So much anxiety comes from fear of the unknown, feeling a lack of power, or fearing that bad things will happen as a result of having no control over their...
You want your child to succeed and feel accomplished within academics, extracurriculars, or any skill they are pursuing. However, when children strive for unattainable perfection, it is hard to know how to respond. Unhealthy perfectionism can involve a fear of...