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29 Jul

Cool As A Cucumber: How Some People Manage To Beat Anxiety

The Mom Kind0 CommentsAnxiety, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Healthanxiety, health, healthy living, mental health

Beat Aniexty Have you ever wondered how some people manage to live without any anxiety? They seem to float through life without feeling the slightest twinge of apprehension about upcoming events. Instead, no matter the stressor, they are always themselves. How to Beat Anxiety So what’s their secret? That’s a good question. Some people manage to beat anxiety and live their lives as if nothing that happens to them matters. But how do they do it? Hang Out With People People who manage to beat stress tend to hang out a lot with others. They spend a large amount of their…

25 Jun

Do Weighted Blankets Work? 8 Health Benefits You Need to Know

The Mom Kind0 CommentsAutism, Health, Lifestyleanxiety, autism, insomnia, weighted blanket

Do you ever feel like you need someone to press your back or shoulders each time you suffer from pain in those areas? This is because the pressure applied to those regions that hurt helps relieve some of the pain, at least momentarily. Weighted blankets work with the same principle, where weight is applied to the entire body at night when using the blanket. Do Weighted Blankets Work? 8 Health Benefits You Need to Know In this article, we’ll have a look at eight of the benefits that are a result of using weighted blankets and why you should consider…

12 Jun

Understanding the Links Between Autism and Anxiety

The Mom Kind0 CommentsAnxiety, Autism, Parenting, Parenting Teensanxiety, autism, autism parenting, autism resource, Children with anxiety, parenting advice

Understanding the Links Between Autism and Anxiety When you're the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you may have a general idea of how stressful or unfamiliar things cause them trauma or lead to outbursts. For example, if you were driving with your child and you were in a car accident, that trigger could lead to a serious meltdown because of the stress and the unfamiliar, scary element. Understanding the Links Between Autism and Anxiety Then, there are those everyday situations that aren't as obvious where you might see links between autism and anxiety. With that in mind,…

20 Nov

9 Tips To Help Ease Your Child’s Anxiety Visiting The ER or Hospital

The Mom Kind0 CommentsParentinganxiety, Children with anxiety, parenting advice

What's the best way to ease a child's fears of going to a hospital? If you're a parent, this is a question you must have asked yourself at one point in time since kids can be terrified of hospitals and doctors. 9 Tips To Help Ease Your Child's Anxiety Visiting The ER or Hospital This fear of going to the hospital can make even a healthy child afraid of getting the necessary treatment. Even more so if they need to be rushed to the emergency room. To reduce such stress, here are useful tips to consider to ease your child's…

14 Nov

How To Lower Your Child’s Anxiety About Having A Vaccine

The Mom Kind1 CommentAutism, Parenting, Special Needsanxiety, Children with anxiety, parenting advice, vaccinations

Many children will face anxiety-related not only to going to the doctor but specifically to get their vaccines. While your child is more likely to face anxiety about getting vaccines themselves, it's also not uncommon for you, as a parent, to feel anxious about taking your child to the doctor as well. How To Lower Your Child's Anxiety About Having A Vaccine That being said, there are steps that you can take to reduce your child's and your anxiety relating to vaccinations. Here are some tips to try next time you're planning to visit the doctor with your anxious child:…

29 Jul

4 Ways to Cope with Anxiety

The Mom Kind0 CommentsMental Healthanxiety

Fear is a natural human response to things that seem dangerous or generally upsetting. Anxiety can differ when it interferes with your daily life. It can creep up on a person at any moment, particularly when they already struggle with their mental health. Looking for ways to cope with anxiety can seem overwhelming, but it is doable. Triggers can vary from places, days, situations to even memories. The workplace is often a significant factor in feeling stressed and anxious. For example, veterans are known to suffer from mental health issues due to the trauma that often comes with their work…

23 Apr

5 Simple Ways to Help your Child having Anxiety due to COVID 19

Simon Choi3 CommentsAdvice, Anxiety, Health, Parenting, Special Needs Parentinganxiety, Children with anxiety, covid

Are you looking for ways to help your child having Anxiety due to COVID 19? Keep reading for 5 amazing tips! The global coronavirus pandemic has been unexpected with its flow-on effects, causing a great deal of uncertainty for all parts of society. As adults, it has resulted in changes to daily routines, changes to how we work, and the need to home school our kids in many cases. This uncertainty has not been limited to ourselves, though, as similarly, our children have also been affected. Ways to Help your Child having Anxiety due to COVID 19 For children, daily…

31 Mar

Calming Techniques for Autistic Children

The Mom Kind0 CommentsAutism, Special Needs, Special Needs Parentinganxiety, autism parenting, Children with anxiety

Are you looking for Calming Techniques for Autistic Children? You're in the right place! These top five tips will help relieve your child’s anxiety and stress. This post has been sponsored by Namaste Blankets When your emotions are overwhelming and you cannot express what you need, it’s an awful feeling. Meltdowns can happen for a variety of reasons such as transitions, stress, anxiety or even too much sensory input. Calming Techniques for Autistic Children Seeing your child struggling is heart-wrenching. Not only are the meltdowns themselves painful, but they also leave you exhausted beyond belief. Knowing how to help your…

25 Feb

7 Helpful Tips from People Living with Anxiety Disorders

Jack GreenerAnxiety, Health, Lifestyleanxiety, mental health

Anxiety disorders are a serious matter as they can completely change one's life. Different types of anxiety or stress disorders can affect an individual, and untreated will worsen over time. There are millions of people suffering from different types of anxiety disorders. For instance, Post-traumatic stress disorder is one of the prevalent stress disorders in the world. People who have witnessed horrible incidents suffer from this disorder. It has taken the lives of people since some of the affected people have even committed suicide. However, some other common anxiety disorders include Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder…

24 Sep

Essential Guide to Weighted Blankets

Alice Johnson1 CommentADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Sleep Disordersanxiety, insomnia, sleep advice

Weighted blankets are used to combat specific sensory deficits or overload, along with several other mental health and emotional disorders. Those with chronic anxiety, depression, insomnia, autism, dementia, and attention deficit problems can benefit from using a weighted blanket. These unique blankets counteract these issues and aid in better rest periods and relaxation. This essential guide to weighted blanket answers several of the top questions asked. Many occupational therapists recommend weighted blanket therapy as part of an individual's daily routines. Children over two years of age may also benefit from switching to an appropriate sized and weighted blanket. These blankets…