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The Happy Holiday Travelers

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us travel or go to other family members' homes. For many children there is a lot of anxiety...

Viva La Panic!

When anxiety runs on long enough, it has the ability to turn into a full blown panic attack. What is the cause? How do we stop it?

What is self-doubt anyway?

I recently saw this statement - “it's not a matter of finding yourself, but discovering yourself under layers of judgment, doubt and...

I'm sorry I couldn't make it to your party

Helping our children navigate social anxiety is crucial to their development and thriving as a young adult.

Called On In Class

“Mom, I got called on in class today. I was anxious and unable to answer any of the questions even though I knew all of the answers.” If...

What Is Mindfulness?

Back in the 80’s and 90’s, when mindfulness was not as commonly known, it was lumped into the “New Age” category. In 1997, while I lived...

-The Modern Day Grandparent –

“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” Mother Teresa Every summer I look forward to one...

Covid, Teenagers and how we can help them cope

If you’re like me, you’ve been home since March. We have been asked to social distance until further notice, which means staying home...