Child Stress

We need to save our children! According to an article in the National Institutes of Health, "The family stress elicited by the COVID-19 shutdown is a particular concern because adverse early life trauma is linked to mental health issues as an adult. There is early evidence that children ages 6 to 18 years of age experienced a significant increase in their expression of “clinginess, irritability, and fear” during the early pandemic school shutdowns. These emotions associated with anxiety may have a negative impact on the family unit, which was already stressed owing to the pandemic." ...

A los niños les encantará el visualizar o imaginar sentir sus cuerpos con los colores del arco iris. Los niños conectan con la niña del mar y la tortuga, mientras toman un paseo en una burbuja a través del mundo de la relajación. La visualización también conocida como “creación imaginaria”, puede reducir los niveles de estrés y ansiedad. Puede tener un impacto positivo en la salud, creatividad y rendimiento de su hijo (a). Puede ser usada para disminuir dolor y enojo. La colorida imaginación de esta historia pone en blanco la mente y relaja el cuerpo, para que su hijo (a) ...

Bubble Riding teaches children how to relax, calm down, and lower stress by introducing them to a research-based technique woven into this story. Children travel on a relaxing bubble ride through the ocean using visualizations. A sea child and turtle show the children how filling and relaxing their bodies with the colors of the rainbow will relax their mind and body. Visualizing is the ability to form a mental image of, or use your imagination. This technique can have a positive impact on your child’s overall health, creativity, and performance. Visualization, also known as creative ...

Middle childhood, the period for those aged 8–12 years old, is often the most overlooked phase of a child’s development, but it’s the age where play continues to serve an important role in their emotional growth. It’s also an age where we are most likely to stop playing with our children. With over 20 years of clinical expertise and neuroscientific research, psychotherapist and parenting expert Joanna Fortune shares her proven techniques that will enable you to better understand your relationship with your children as they grow.

Tired of struggling with your little one at breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Enter responsive feeding! Recommended by the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Academy of American Pediatrics, this revolutionary approach takes the worry out of mealtimes. Feeding therapist and speech-language pathologist Melanie Potock gives parents the tools - and the confidence - to read baby’s communication cues and follow baby’s lead.

Los niños entre las edades de 4 y 7 años les encanta pretender que ellos son el Oso o el Niño mientras practican la respiración profunda. Esta efectiva técnica de control de estrés y enojo es ampliamente aceptada y usada por ambas comunidades tanto tradicional como holística. La técnica se enfoca en la respiración del vientre también conocida como respiración diafragmática. La respiración es tranquilizante y puede tener un impacto positivo en la salud y en el sistema inmunológico de su hijo(a). Puede disminuir los niveles de estrés y ansiedad. Puede ser usado para disminuir ...

Stress can make you feel bad. It can be caused by lots of different things. A big test. A fight with a friend. A new experience. But no matter what causes the stress, what’s important is how you deal with it.

The path to healing begins by going inwards. The path forward, paradoxically, begins by going backward. Our early experiences shape and mold the person we become, and when those experiences are filled with fear, anxiety, shame, and misery, what becomes of the adult? Whether you endured parental abuse, neglect, a home filled with conflict, or a mentally ill parent, there's no denying you can't come out of such traumas unscathed

Awaken from the grip of stagnation as you delve into the profound truths within. Let the healing power unfold, unraveling wounds, and revealing the inner impacts that shape your essence. Liberate yourself from the chains of childhood trauma.

Scared about the changes you see in your loved one as he or she ages? Issues with memory lapses or mood changes? Unlock the clues that tell if you should be concerned. Learn how to compassionately support a loved one with dementia and maintain their, and your, quality of life. Does My Mom Have Dementia will prepare you for the journey ahead. Explore: What is Dementia? How does it compare to normal aging? or Alzheimer’s disease? What are the warning signs or what else could it be? How do I talk to the doctor about it? What doctors and procedures are involved? What is the course of dementia...

Who can benefit from art therapy? The best thing about art therapy is that it doesn’t ask for you to have the mad skills of Leonardo da Vinci or Picasso to to reap its benefits. Discover the benefits of music therapy, dance therapy, drawing therapy, coloring, art therapy, and neuroscience to improve your life.

Are you struggling to find the right parenting style for your ADHD child? Is every week rife with miscommunication, tantrums, and constant energy but poor focus? Does your child struggle with following directions or completing tasks? Do the words "impulsive" or "scattered" seem to describe your child? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the resources in The Stress-Free Guide to Parenting a Child With ADHD are for you. You want to have a safe, trusting relationship with your child, and you want them to do well in life and school.

ADHD gives your child a unique way of experiencing the world and this means you need a unique approach to parenting. Your child has a whole host of strengths and positive characteristics that, when nurtured and harnessed, will give them all they need to thrive. What you need is clear advice for supporting those strengths while helping them navigate a world that makes life difficult for them at the same time as taking care of yourself.

The Underdogs tells the story of Karen Shirk, felled at age 24 by a neuromuscular disease and facing life as a ventilator-dependent, immobile patient, who was turned down by every service dog agency in the country because she was "too disabled". Her nurse encouraged her to tone down the suicidal thoughts, find a puppy, and raise her own service dog. Karen did this, and Ben, a German shepherd, dragged her back into life.

Is your child feeling overwhelmed by daily challenges? Are you looking for tools that make managing their anxiety feel achievable and fun? Do you wish there was a way to help your child build self-esteem and face each day without fear? You're not alone! This engaging book combines 50 years of teaching and counseling expertise to empower children with practical tools to manage anxiety, build self-esteem, and navigate daily challenges. As you and your child listen to each chapter, you will find: Easy-to-understand exercises for identifying feelings and triggers.

Discover the transformative power of mindful parenting with "Mindfulness in Parenting," your essential guide to creating a harmonious and balanced family life. This comprehensive eBook seamlessly combines the timeless wisdom of mindfulness with practical parenting strategies, offering you the tools needed to nurture your child's development while maintaining your own well-being. Start your journey with a thorough Introduction to Mindful Parenting, where you'll gain a foundational understanding of mindfulness and its profound impact on family dynamics. Learn about The Science Behind ...

Therapist Chloe Brotheridge has used the latest scientific research and her own personal experience to create a programme that has already helped thousands of her clients to overcome anxiety. The Anxiety Solution will provide you with simple yet powerful practical tools to help you manage your symptoms and start feeling better every day. Chloe will help you to understand why we feel anxious in the first place and equips you with techniques to help manage the symptoms and start living a happier, more confident life.

What are the best treatments for hair loss? If you’ve stood in front of the mirror wishing you had the hair you used to, and if you’ve wondered about what treatments would be the easiest, most affordable solutions which actually work for you, read on! Whether your hair loss is due to hormonal causes, trauma, health issues, genetics, or any other causes, there are new, innovative ways to regrow your hair which you might not know about…yet.

The Big Talk is probably the most dreaded discussion any parent will ever have with their child. Most parents prefer to wait until the child is older to discuss sex while others simply avoid it altogether. The problem is, if you aren’t talking to your young child about sex someone else is, and it likely isn't the kind of information you want them to know! Although it may not feel like it, discussing sex with your young child really is a privilege. Embracing your role allows you to incorporate Godly sexual values as you teach the biology of it.

Navigate the world of ADHD parenting with confidence – discover how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and connection! Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the unpredictable nature of parenting a child with ADHD? Parenting is such a challenging endeavor itself, but when your child has ADHD, it can feel like you're walking through a minefield. It's a lot for any parent to handle, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. After all, you're only human.