With Halloween just around the corner, I think back to one of my kids who used to dread the holiday every year. Thankfully, I made some helpful changes that allowed him to enjoy it instead! Children often experience heightened fears and anxieties. The vivid imagery of ghosts, witches,[…]

In today’s world, smartphones and social media have become huge parts of children’s lives. While these technological advancements offer numerous benefits, they also have a downside – a potential impact on mental health. One of the most discussed aspects is the link between excessive phone usage and social[…]

Let me introduce you to three distinct voices that can intensify a child’s anxiety unnecessarily. However, these voices might also be familiar to you. One of these voices is the anxious voice that resides within your mind. It can sometimes create a few complications when you’re feeling anxious.[…]

This article will discuss the topic of responsibility, focusing specifically on mental health. More specifically, I want to address the issue of anxiety. Recently, I had a conversation with our HR department at work, and it was quite challenging for me to accept their viewpoint. They told me[…]

Last month, we focused on the striking similarities between ADHD and Anxiety in our article. This month, I wanted to delve deeper into this vast topic. At my therapy clinic, I work extensively with both children and parents, providing them with support and strategies to cope with anxiety[…]

If you happen to know a young person who is struggling with anxiety, I highly recommend enrolling them in ‘The Overcome Anxiety Programme’. This program, which takes 10 weeks to complete, has been scientifically proven to boost confidence, reduce anxiety, and alleviate feelings of depression. In fact, a[…]

It’s much more than a paper aeroplane… fun and effective exercise to help children with anxiety. I want to let you how great the paper plane exercise can be. It’s not just about folding paper and throwing it out the window. It’s a special way for kids to[…]

Sometimes, as parents, we may find ourselves being overly protective of our children due to our own anxieties. We might be afraid to let them take on responsibilities or explore new adventures because we worry that something bad might happen. However, by denying them these opportunities, we are[…]