As all the kids line up to go to school, your son, Timmy, turns to you and says, “I don’t want to take the bus. My stomach hurts. Please don’t make me go.” You cringe and think, Here we go again. What should be a simple morning routine explodes into a daunting challenge. You look…
Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious
How Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behavior Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious A 10-year-old boy named James has an outburst in school. Upset by something a classmate says to him, he pushes the other boy, and a shoving-match ensues. When the teacher steps in to break it up, James goes ballistic, throwing papers…
How Music Heals An Anxious Soul
You cannot undermine the power of music. For some people, music is an essential aspect of their daily life. It is challenging for them to function without listening to some of its form. For others, music has the ability to heal their mind, body and soul. Whether you listen to your favorite track during a…