Great article! Our kids are truly under a lot of pressure which contributes to high rates of anxiety!
http://www.mylifetree.com/soulfeed/i-have-anxiety-about-my-daughters-anxiety/
What Elementary Age Boys Need Most from Their Parents
Here’s a great answer to the question “What are some things you suggest we do BEFORE they are teens?” by Monica Swanson
“In my recent post “What a Teenage boy needs most from his Mom,” I confessed that the teen years are my favorite. I love my teen boys, and the glimpses of manhood mixed with occasional remnants of boyhood that I see in them. The teens years are what I call my reward for all of the hard work that came in the younger years.
So, what about those younger years? Many people have commented and emailed asking “What are some things you suggest we do BEFORE they are teens?”
A good question indeed. READ MORE
Teenagers and Anxiety
Does any of this sound like your child or teen?
- clinging, crying, and/or tantrums when you separate
- excessive shyness, avoiding social situations
- constant worry
- avoiding situations or places because of fears
- complaints of frequent stomachaches or headaches
- experiencing sudden and frequent panic attacks
If so, your child may be experiencing anxiety. This website can help.
Here, you will find practical strategies and tools to help you manage your child’s anxiety, whether your child is just beginning to show symptoms, or has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. To begin, continue reading, to find out more about anxiety — how it looks, how it works, and how to recognize if it is problematic. If your child has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, you may prefer to click immediately on this disorder on the menu. READ MORE