Tips for Helping a Child Deal with Anxiety

I'll be honest. The water scares me. Whenever my children are in it or near it, anxious thoughts creep in my head. I even get nervous in boats, large or small. That's why I was hesitant when we were invited to float down the Shenandoah River in Virginia with friends. Just in case you haven't experienced a float down a river, it's typically done in an innertube and is mostly a slow, fun-filled, and relaxing time.  It's a popular summer activity in Virginia, West Virginia, Oregon, and many … [Read more...]

Overcoming Anxiety Caused By Birth Defects And Injury

While pregnant women are understandably concerned about their baby's welfare, worrying too much about common defects can actually be harmful. Only around 3% of babies are affected by birth defects, and the issues are often minor and easily treatable. The risks of problems at birth are low, especially if moms-to-be take steps to stay healthy and relaxed during pregnancy. Birth injuries are less predictable, as they are generally caused by medical error during the birth. However, in the … [Read more...]

5 Tips to Help Children with Anxiety

We're hearing a lot in the media about the increase in anxiety and mental health challenges for people over the past year. And unfortunately, it's impacting our children as well. As a parent, this can feel alarming. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to help your child learn to deal with anxious feelings in a healthy way. 1. Learn about anxiety It will be difficult to help your child with anxiety if you aren't clear on what it is, what the symptoms are, and how to address … [Read more...]

Treating Separation Anxiety In Puppies

Are you a new puppy owner because of the pandemic? The recent move to working from home has allowed thousands of people like yourself to take on the responsibility of a new puppy. It is a perfect situation. You get a dog to love on and your pet gets a devoted owner who is around all of the time. It really is a situation made in dog heaven. There is a problem though. What happens when you get called back to the office? That puppy of yours is used to round-the-clock attention and when you take … [Read more...]

CBD is Effective in Relieving Anxiety

CBD is on the rise in many areas. Celebrities, athletes, and even medical experts are using CBD to improve their quality of life. In recent times there has been a movement composed mostly of mental health experts that advocates the use of this drug for different mental disorders and conditions. But we are going to focus on a single condition: CBD for anxiety. Yes, science bears it out, CBD is effective in relieving anxiety. But before you start looking for where to buy CBD online, it would … [Read more...]

Ways to Prevent Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Dogs are pack animals and they love being social. In other words, they adore spending time with their family and would choose not to be left alone during the day. Unfortunately, daily life gets in the way and you have to go to work, go food shopping, and run errands. This means that your canine has to stay at home. However, some dogs do not cope well when they are left alone. This can lead them to develop separation anxiety. This means that they become very distressed when they are apart from … [Read more...]

CBD is Effective in Relieving Anxiety

CBD is on the rise in many areas. Celebrities, athletes, and even medical experts are using CBD to improve their quality of life. In recent times there has been a movement composed mostly of mental health experts that advocates the use of this drug for different mental disorders and conditions. But we are going to focus on a single condition: CBD for anxiety. Yes, science bears it out, CBD is effective in relieving anxiety. But before you start looking for where to buy CBD online, it would … [Read more...]

Five Helpful Tips To Handle Sleep Anxiety

Insomnia and anxiety often conspire to keep people awake. Sleeplessness intensifies anxiety disorders, and anxiety's physical and emotional tolls exacerbate sleeplessness and increase the incidence of parasomnias, including nocturnal panic attacks. For some people, sleep itself becomes a source of anxiety, triggered by the thought of going to bed, lying for hours without sleep, or waking in terror after a nightmare. Anxiety can be challenging to overcome, especially when it's focused on an … [Read more...]