Tag: child anxiety
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Understanding ‘Moral OCD’: A Hidden Struggle Many Parents Overlook
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I vividly remember developing an overwhelming dread of misbehavior. At eight years old, a seemingly innocent game of tic-tac-toe on a bathroom wall spiraled into months of anxiety. Though my friend and I erased our artwork and escaped detection, the fear of repercussions consumed me. Even after changing schools,…
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What I Learned from Confronting My Son’s Football Coach
Get Pregnant Fast I never imagined that a youth football experience could lead to an existential crisis in parenting, but that’s precisely what happened last spring. My nearly 10-year-old son, Max, expressed a desire to play flag football for the first time, and since he hadn’t shown interest in team sports since he quit baseball…
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20 Effective Strategies to Soothe an Anxious Child
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting can be particularly challenging when your child experiences anxiety. As a parent, I strive to be patient and understanding, but it can be tough to find effective ways to support your child when anxiety strikes. Logic and reasoning often fall flat during these episodes. My son, Ryan,…
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Team Sports May Not Suit Every Child
Get Pregnant Fast As summer finally graces us with its presence, I find myself relieved by the absence of homework battles, early morning wake-ups, and the never-ending lunch packing. Most importantly, I’m thrilled that my preteen’s soccer season has come to an end—at least for the next few months. When a child is deeply invested…
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The Unexpected Cause of My Child’s Sleep Troubles
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Mia Thompson Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 Originally Published: March 24, 2018 “My tummy hurts.” “I can’t get to sleep.” “Can you shut my closet door?” “Can I snuggle with you tonight?” If these phrases sound familiar, you’re definitely not alone—your child is not the only one struggling. It’s natural for…
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If Your Child Struggles with Anxiety, Don’t Delay Seeking Therapy
Get Pregnant Fast My son didn’t always exhibit signs of anxiety. I remember him as a sensitive child, but anxiety seemed to creep in unnoticed. Now at 17, it’s been a few years since we first recognized his irrational fears for what they truly were—less than a year since we pinpointed the specific condition, and…