
What Happens in the Brain When You Feel Stress
Identifying AnxietyAugust 31, 2018 9:09 amBy Eileen Hanning
Feelings can be confusing, and managing them is a challenge, even for adults. When your child understands that emotions or stress affect her body, it will be easier for her to manage those feelings. You can teach your child a simple model that demonstrates the brain’s reaction to stress. Understanding why her heart races, her tummy feels strange, or she feels flushed or shakey can help her manage her reaction.

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.
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