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11 Superpowers of Anxious Children

Let’s not sugarcoat it: Life can be hard for anxious kids. Even simple, everyday tasks can seem big and scary when they come with sweaty palms, a pounding heart, and the feeling that something —…

Negative Thoughts? Throw Them Out (Literally) and Four Other Ideas

It’s easy to be negative. The human mind is wired to detect and dwell on negative events and circumstances. Think about cavemen who went out hunting and gathering food for their families. Those who survived…

Are you Missing the Early Signs of Anxiety in your Young Child?

What are the signs of anxiety in young children? Unfortunately anxiety is not often detected until children are school aged. Once a child is showing some serious distress – anxiety typically makes it onto the…

5 Phrases to Avoid Saying to an Anxious Child (Infographic)

If you have an anxious child, check out 5 phrases to avoid using with them and 5 alternatives.   Related posts: 9 Things Every Parent with an Anxious Child Should Try 49 Phrases to Calm…

6 Things to Try When You’re Frustrated with a Friend

We all get frustrated with a friend once in a while. Check out 6 steps to take next time you’re in this situation.

5 Ways Of Coping With Your Anxiety That Are Actually Making It Worse

Do you ever get angry at yourself for feeling anxious? Beating yourself up for feeling anxious only multiplies the misery. This is #3 on the list of 5 ways of coping with anxiety that can actually make it worse….

8 Super-Duper Happiness Boosters from Mental Health Experts

These 8 happiness boosters are awesome because they provide a practical path to increasing your well-being. At GoZen!, we love practical tips. 🙂 See if you and your kids can adopt one of the tips…

5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety with Music

Music can soothe the soul as well as stress and anxiety. Try one of these five ways to integrate music into your child’s life: