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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Question That Keeps Anxious Kids Awake at Night

Anxious children experience intense nighttime worry loops driven by overthinking, and reassurance paradoxically increases anxiety by reinforcing the need for certainty.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Your Child Isn't Lazy-They're Overthinking

Overthinking in capable children stems from perfectionist worries, not defiance, causing them to lose confidence in their abilities despite being bright and conscientious.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Raising Kids in a World That Rewards Anxiety

Parents inadvertently train children to overthink by emphasizing self-awareness and caution, creating anxiety loops that prevent kids from managing racing thoughts and taking necessary risks.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

A New Treatment for Childhood Anxiety

Childhood anxiety has been on the rise. Our instinct as parents is often to get more involved. But what if that's part of the problem? The statistics are grim. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), among U.S. adolescents ages 12 to 17 surveyed between 2021 and 2023, 20% reported symptoms of anxiety in the past two weeks, and 18% reported symptoms of depression. In 2023, almost 40% of high school students reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness
Mental health
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

Something About Our New House Terrifies My Daughter. Now She's Got Her Sister Spooked, Too.

Four-year-olds commonly develop intense fears after moving; parents cannot guarantee constant feelings of safety and must respond with patience and understanding.
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