Dear Dr. Gramma Karen, My husband and I are grandparents with grandchildren in college. Although they appear to be handling their experiences fine, we are becoming alarmed by the many articles in the media about the increase in anxiety, depression, and suicides among college students. One of our friends who has similar concerns about this […]
Tag: Anxiety
Self-Care for Moms with Anxiety
As a parent, stress is a constant aspect of life. Anxiety can make it so much more difficult to navigate daily life. Here are some great ways to reduce the effects of anxiety while also being a happy and healthy parent.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Help Kids Beat the Blues
Many adults think of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) as something that couldn’t possibly impact children. After all, kids get to enjoy snow days while their parents shovel out and go to work. They also enjoy lengthy holiday breaks followed by several three-day weekends when their folks still must report to the office.
Tweens, Teens and Social Anxiety Issues
Most teens get some anxiety about new situations and meeting new people. Some feel a heightened level of shyness when faced with these types of situations. Many wish they could stop worrying about what others think or not feel embarrassed in front of other people. For some teens and tweens, this anxiety can increase to […]
Easing Anxiety Before the Bell Rings
School is starting again. The excitement is paramount for many families, but with the approaching first day comes much anxiety. Did we choose the right school? How will the teacher and classmates be this year? And how will we fare with our many activities and therapies? To keep the transition calm and fun for everyone […]
This Is How to Help Kids Deal With Check-Up Anxiety
Though we know it is mandatory, our kids want to know why we are torturing them by making them go! Most children get nervous the moment that hear they are going. This makes parents anxious to take them. How can parents make going to the doctor a more positive experience?
What Is Stranger Anxiety and How Should Parents Deal With It?
A reader asked the Mommybites staff: What the deal with stranger anxiety? My baby is extremely uncomfortable with strangers. Is it normal for babies and toddlers to be so nervous with new people? Expert: Marsha Greenberg Stranger anxiety is the distress a young child experiences usually between 6 and 12 months of age when someone […]