The holiday season is described as a joyful time of year. While it is an opportunity to be with family and to share gifts, it can also cause stress that impacts your sleep. Financial stress, late night holiday parties, traveling across time zones, unhealthy …
A large percentage of children under the age of 11 have a fear of needles. Since the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will soon be offered to children, ages five to eleven, it is critically important to help them with this phobia. Fortunately, a natural and …
The pandemic has caused us to isolate, and limit contact, with family and friends. While we’re all hopeful that the pandemic will transition into an endemic, there are some who are anxious about reconnecting with friends, peers, and loved ones. Social anxiety as well …
It seems like the only thing we can be certain of, is the uncertainty of the pandemic. While children tend to be resilient, the uncertainty has taken its toll on them as well. Children are aware of more than we often think they are. …
There seems to be a new diet every six months or so. For those who struggle with their weight trying the newest fad diet almost seems like a necessity. The hope is that the new diet will be the one to finally stick. However, …
Children and teenagers face a variety of challenges, including but not limited to, bed wetting, phobias, thumb sucking, test taking anxiety, sleep issues, and shyness. While cognitive behavioral therapy may be able to help, some children may not benefit from therapy or may require …
While the pandemic has caused stress and anxiety for many, there is a debate as to whether it’s impact will eventually be classified as a form of post-traumatic stress disorder. The symptoms of post COVID stress disorder do not yet meet the models associated …
Children are returning to school and many of them are feeling anxious. After a year and a half of being home with their parents, many are suffering from separation anxiety. Not to mention the fear of staying safe during a pandemic. Children need structure …
A majority of people experience fear of missing out at some point in their lives. Social media has contributed to an increase in this occurrence. Societal pressures make people feel they have to live a more glamorous life. We see people portraying themselves as …
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD, is a variety of conditions related to repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction, and communication both verbal and nonverbal. Approximately, one in fifty-four children are impacted by autism. While autism is not a condition to …