Why So Many Teens are Suffering from Anxiety Now
There are several factors that contribute to the rise in anxiety among teenagers in America today. While each teen’s experience…
The Research Is In: Connection With Your Teen Pays Off for Decades
Sometimes it’s hard to know if what we are doing, or not doing, as our kids reach adolescence and beyond…
What to Say When You are Listening
Parents often ask how to get their kids to open up. The answer is rarely about finding the perfect words.…
When Talking Doesn’t Lead to Talking: What to Do Next
Parents are often told to “listen so they will talk.” But what happens when you listen and your child still…
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VIDEO: Feeling stressed before exams or important assessments? In this video, the Anxiety Institute shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help…
Breaking Big Projects into Small Steps: Helping Kids with Anxiety Get Started Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Large projects can feel unmanageable for kids with anxiety. When everything feels urgent or unclear, the nervous system shifts into…
Using Supportive Language to Help an Anxious Young Adult Cope
When a young adult is anxious, words matter more than we often realize. In moments of stress, parents are usually…
A Morning Meditation for Anxiety Relief
VIDEO: Start your day with calm, focus, and intention. This guided morning meditation from Anxiety Institute is designed to help…
A Meditation for Emotional Healing & Trauma Support: A Container Practice
VIDEO: This guided meditation introduces the Container Practice, a powerful technique for creating a safe mental space to hold overwhelming…
Understanding BFRBs: A Parent's Guide to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
As a parent, discovering that your child engages in hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting can be confusing and…