When a child is anxious, overwhelmed, angry, embarrassed, or afraid, most parents want to help. We want children to know that their feelings are important and that they do not have to navigate difficult experiences alone.

When a child is anxious, most adults instinctively move into problem-solving mode. The urge is to fix it, reduce it, or protect the child from the discomfort. That instinct makes sense, and it comes from care! At the same time, anxiety rarely responds well to being rushed or pushed away. In many cases, the more pressure there is to make it stop, the more it tends to hold on.

Most people have heard that frequent social media usage shortens peoples’ attention span, and that it can even worsen Attention Deficit/ hyperactivity disorder symptoms, but what many people do not know is that it can also heighten symptoms of Anxiety.

The holiday season is often a time of joy and excitement! Children and adults alike eagerly await quality time with loved ones and the arrival of cooler weather.

Welcome to the anxiety trap that doesn’t let go. Here’s how it works. The anxiety-inducing situation leads to worry, fear, the feeling of being overwhelmed, and it can be difficult to stop thinking about the anxiety inducing thoughts on your own.