Helping Kids Say Hello to Anxiety

When children understand that anxiety is rooted in their brain’s natural protective mechanisms, they can begin to separate themselves from their anxious thoughts. As educators, counselors, and parents, you’re on the front lines of supporting children’s emotional well-being. You see firsthand the increasing prevalence of anxiety in young people, and we know how crucial it […]
Limbic System: Your Child’s On/Off Switch for Emotional Grounding, Fight or Flight and Meltdowns

Many systems in the child’s body deal with emotions and the sometimes complex psychological response that they initiate. Two brain systems, however, share the important task of regulating your child’s emotions. Both have distinct jobs that have differing focuses on internal and external demands, but they interconnect to reach the goal of managing and addressing […]