By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A child psychologist and friend of mine recently shared a letter written by a child with mental illness. (Don’t worry: she abided by HIPAA and didn’t share the child’s name or any identifying…
By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. Ever wish you had a magic potion to instantly comfort anxious children? Kristin Anderson does. This mom and doula in Mantua, Ohio has found a way to capture calm in a bottle. And it relaxes her daughters, ages…
Comforting Anxious Children’s Soothing Story Selection 3 By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. Anxious children struggle with the holidays for many reasons: The hum of activity triggers stress hormones. They can’t deal with waiting and anticipation. Changes in routines disturb sleeping, eating and relaxation time.…
Comforting Anxious Children’s Soothing Story Selection 2 By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. Anxious children and the holidays. Not always a good combination. The holiday season makes many children more anxious and stressed than festive and blessed. For many children, especially those with anxiety, autism…
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