Tag: Child Anxiety
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting an Anxious Learner
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like a rollercoaster ride, especially when you have a child who struggles with anxiety around learning. I remember vividly a recent evening spent in my 7-year-old son’s room, trying to assist him with his homework. To say it was a challenge would be an understatement. Whenever he encounters…
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You Might Be Transmitting Math Anxiety to Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a complex journey, and it turns out that one of the unexpected challenges we face is the potential to pass on our own anxieties, particularly when it comes to subjects like math. This was highlighted in a recent study that found parents with high levels of math anxiety can…
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Helicopter Parenting: Are You Overwhelming Your Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting landscape, one term that often raises eyebrows is “helicopter parenting.” Recent findings from scientists at the National University of Singapore have shed light on the detrimental effects of this overly involved parenting style. Their research, which involved 253 children with overbearing parents, revealed a troubling link between constant parental…
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Mom, I’m Afraid of First Grade
Get Pregnant Fast When my child shared his anxiety about starting first grade, I found myself slipping into a reflexive response, drawing on my own past experiences. I, too, am the child of immigrants. A few years ago, I moved from my homeland to North America with my partner. Although we communicate in English at…
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9 Effective Strategies to Help Your Child Manage Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast As you prepare your child for school, you might hear them express reluctance, saying things like, “Mom, I really don’t want to take the bus. My stomach feels upset. Please don’t make me go.” It’s a moment that can turn an ordinary morning into a significant challenge. You see the genuine fear…
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7-Year-Old Calls 911 in Distress After Touching Her Elf on the Shelf
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, a young girl found herself in a state of panic and dialed 911 over an Elf on the Shelf incident. While this holiday tradition is often seen as charming, 7-year-old Mia Thompson from New Jersey experienced sheer terror when she accidentally touched her elf. The little…
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My Concerns About School Safety Led Me to Choose Homeschooling
Get Pregnant Fast It’s happening again, and this time it’s closer to home—another school shooting has shaken the community. Recently, three people were shot at a local elementary school, including two children and a teacher. The assailant, a teenager, also tragically took his father’s life before carrying out the attack. A brave volunteer managed to…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting a Sensitive Child
Get Pregnant Fast I recently took my six-year-old son, Liam, to the pediatrician. He’s a striking child, with long limbs and an energetic demeanor—truly the embodiment of vitality. Yet, as I sat in the sterile office, tears streamed down my face while the doctor validated the concerns I had shared. “Many parents remain oblivious to…