In the midst of the current chaos of the world dealing with a global pandemic, parents are suddenly finding themselves juggling more challenges than ever – social distancing, working from home, home schooling their children or facilitating distance learning, and of course trying to maintain their family’s health. These are certainly trying and uncertain times for everyone, but [Read more…]
“Will I Get Sick Too?” — Talking to Your Children and Teens about Coronavirus
Whether your kindergartners are being encouraged to wash their hands more frequently, your middle 
schooler is being sent home with extra homework to prepare for school closures, or your high schooler is googling and chatting with their friends, your child has inevitably heard about the novel coronavirus. While this is an uncertain and anxiety-provoking time for everyone, it can be especially frightening for children and teens who may have limited access to reliable information. They may feel [Read more…]
CBT for Separation Anxiety in Children
When a school-age child is suffering from separation anxiety disorder, the child has often expressed these fears to those closest to them, typically their parents or adults at school. In an effort to help the child, families and 
schools may inadvertently say or do things that worsen the child’s anxiety. While these behaviors may provide [Read more…]
Separation Anxiety
On the first day (or even the first week) of school, it is expected that your child may seem a bit nervous or even tearful when walking through their new classroom door. Parents
and teachers easily chalk this up to the start of a new school year jitters and wait for the short adjustment period to pass. However, for some children, this anxiety does not seem to fade and may manifest in multiple areas of the child’s life, such as play dates, sleepovers, or [Read more…]
Am I Having a Panic Attack? Recognizing Panic and Getting Help
Alyssa’s panic attack
Alyssa is a high school senior and member of her school’s cheerleading team. She has never had a panic attack. When lifted into the air by her teammates during practice one day, she suddenly feels very dizzy [Read more…]