An anxious child often worries about things that most children do not and this can affect their grades and/or behavior. They may be reluctant to come to school, know how they did on a test, or even be reluctant to interact with other children. Anxiety can cause a great deal of problems, but there are many forms of treatment to help an anxious child overcome their struggles.

Teasing and Bullying in Grade School

The mother had a sense something was wrong when her second grader came home from school and threw his backpack angrily into a corner. She gently encouraged him to tell her what was wrong. Her son said, “Billy said I was the slowest kid in class in getting my math done even though I am…

Tips for Transition from Elementary to Middle School

Her son started to reel off a series of questions. “What if I can’t remember what class I go to next? What if I can’t make it to class on time?” he asked.  His mother smiled reassuringly but was a bit alarmed at how anxious her son was becoming about going to middle school. Anxiety…

Coping with the Fear of Going to Summer Camps

“I’m bored!” said the girl to her mother, “there is nothing to do around here.” The mother heaved a deep sigh and though about how it would be a long summer as it was the first week of summer vacation. “How about going to some summer camps. There are a lot of neat ones available,”…

Lessening Impact of Divorce on Kids

The arguing and strife had a reached a climax and the decision had finally been made by the boy’s parents to get a divorce. Divorce occurs in roughly 40% of all marriages and many divorcing couples have children. The impact of divorce on children can be incredibly disruptive and it can take children years to…