
Helping Students Deal with Academic Stress
Managing AnxietyAugust 23, 2018 9:01 amBy Wendy Moss, PhD, ABPPStudents are heading back to school, which can be a source of stress for many kids and teens. Whether they feel overwhelmed by the amount of work a project requires or they feel anxious about taking a test in a subject that they struggle with, academic stress can be a challenge. Luckily, there are lots of ways to help your children manage their school work without overwhelming anxiety or stress.

Encouraging Children to Become Assertive Communicators
Managing AnxietyAugust 7, 2018 8:55 amBy Wendy Moss, PhD, ABPPHow do you interact with people in the world? How do your children interact with peers, family members, teachers, and others? Sometimes a person’s communication style reflects underlying anxiety and self-esteem issues, and can increase or decrease anxiety.

Separation Anxiety: Managing Worries When Missing You Means Missing Out
Managing AnxietyJuly 31, 2018 9:07 amBy Susan Sweet, PhD and Brenda Miles, PhDMost of us feel best when our families are together. But as our children grow, we tend to spend more time apart for a variety of reasons. Some children adjust easily to this change. Others have more difficulty. It’s understandable to miss the people we love. But what if your child is so focused on missing you that he or she misses out on other things, too?
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