14 things to say to calm an anxious child
If your child suffers from anxiety, then you know how difficult it can be to find the right words to help them when they’re feeling worried. You know that they’re going to be fine, [...]
Perfectionism in kids: How to help your child
Do you have a little perfectionist on your hands? I often hear people joking about perfectionism in kids (and in adults). They might make flippant remarks about being “a bit of a [...]
How to help your child with test anxiety
Last week my 8 year old came home from school and told me she was feeling nervous about completing NAPLAN next week. For those of you not in the know, this is standardised testing that occurs [...]
8 proven strategies to overcome school anxiety
As we approach the end of the first school term, most children have settled into the regular routines and rhythms of school life. If you have a kindergartener, they’re more than likely [...]
Is your child anxious about starting school? 10 tips to help them (and you) with the transition
Do you have a freshly minted 5 year old heading off to school this year? Me too! Starting school is a huge milestone isn’t it? It can also be really daunting for our small humans (and us [...]
12 ways to help your anxious child
A few weeks ago I wrote this post about identifying anxiety in children. Some of you may have recognised some of the signs of anxiety in your child. And if you did, you were probably wondering, [...]
Anxiety in children: What does it look like?
Do you know which mental illness people most frequently seek help from a GP for? Yep, anxiety. Do you also know that some studies suggest up to 30% of kids experience anxiety at some point in [...]