By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. Holiday anxiety. You probably began feeling it with the first Black Friday commercial. The anticipation and dread of what lies ahead: buying gifts, cooking holiday meals, entertaining and decorating. And while children may not exactly be doing these things,…
By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. Meditation calms and comforts anxious children, teens and adults. In the mindfulness movement that makes headlines almost daily, practices like meditation and yoga have scientifically validated benefits. Some benefits of meditation can be measured: Lower blood pressure Reduced…
Comforting Anxious Children’s Soothing Story Selection # 4 By Janis Gioia, MAEd. Separation anxiety and grief leave children feeling the loss of peace and comfort. The Invisible String, by Patrice Karst, helps children and adults ease the pain of separation anxiety and grief. With…
By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd and Elise C. Gioia Coloring calms anxious kids (and adults) helping them manage stress and anxiety. Over the past few years coloring has become amazingly popular, making headlines from wellness publications to CNN. But coloring is nothing new. The…