Understanding Phobias in Children
If your child suffers from a phobia, you probably have innumerable questions. Find out more here about phobias in children.
School Phobias - Battle of Wills or Legitimate Phobias?
Many kids are reluctant to go back to school after a relaxing summer vacation. Going to elaborate lengths to stay home is not uncommon. But for some kids, their efforts are based in legitimate fears rather than intentional bad behavior. Nonetheless, the family argument can feel the same. What's the worst experience you, as a parent, have had with a child or teen that wants to stay home from schoo…
Many kids are reluctant to go back to school after a relaxing summer vacation. Going to elaborate lengths to stay home is not uncommon. But for some kids, their efforts are based in legitimate fears rather than intentional bad behavior. Nonetheless, the family argument can feel the same. What's the worst experience you, as a parent, have had with a child or teen that wants to stay home from schoo…
Tell Your Friends About Your Phobia
Teen life is hard enough, without throwing a phobia into the mix. Your first instinct may be to hide your phobia from your friends, but this does not always work. Here is some advice on deciding when and how much to share.
Teen life is hard enough, without throwing a phobia into the mix. Your first instinct may be to hide your phobia from your friends, but this does not always work. Here is some advice on deciding when and how much to share.
To Tell or Not to Tell - Teens Sound Off on Keeping Friends While Man…
Dealing with friends and peer pressure is hard enough. If you are a teen with a phobia, you may struggle with how much to share and what to keep to yourself. If your phobia starts affecting your friendship, you might have no choice but to share. How do you handle this? Have you found your friends supportive? Share your embarrassing, successful, or hopeful stories here!
Dealing with friends and peer pressure is hard enough. If you are a teen with a phobia, you may struggle with how much to share and what to keep to yourself. If your phobia starts affecting your friendship, you might have no choice but to share. How do you handle this? Have you found your friends supportive? Share your embarrassing, successful, or hopeful stories here!
Halloween and Phobias
Halloween can be a fun holiday for kids of all ages. If your kids have phobias, however, you may wonder whether they can participate. Read on for a parents' guide to dealing with children's phobias during Halloween.
Halloween can be a fun holiday for kids of all ages. If your kids have phobias, however, you may wonder whether they can participate. Read on for a parents' guide to dealing with children's phobias during Halloween.
Back to School Phobias
Fears are common in children, particularly during transitional times in their lives. Going back to school can trigger signs of anxiety. In most children, these fears go away after a new routine is established. However, in some kids, these fears worsen into phobias. Read on for a parents' guide on what to look for.
Fears are common in children, particularly during transitional times in their lives. Going back to school can trigger signs of anxiety. In most children, these fears go away after a new routine is established. However, in some kids, these fears worsen into phobias. Read on for a parents' guide on what to look for.
Phobia Information for Teens
If you are a teen with an overwhelming fear, you may wonder if you have a phobia. Here is a guide to what you should know.
If you are a teen with an overwhelming fear, you may wonder if you have a phobia. Here is a guide to what you should know.
For Teens - What Are the Treatment Options?
If you are a teen with a phobia, you might wonder what treatment is like. Read on for more information.
If you are a teen with a phobia, you might wonder what treatment is like. Read on for more information.
For Teens - What Causes Phobias?
If you are a teen with a phobia, you may be wondering what caused it. Read on for more information.
If you are a teen with a phobia, you may be wondering what caused it. Read on for more information.
For Teens - What Is a Phobia?
If you are a teen with an overwhelming fear, you may wonder whether it is a phobia. Look here for more information.
If you are a teen with an overwhelming fear, you may wonder whether it is a phobia. Look here for more information.
Should Children Take Phobia Medications?
If your child has been diagnosed with a phobia, you will have a few options for treatment. Phobias are sometimes treated with medications such as antidepressants. Yet many parents are concerned about side effects. Read on for more on this debate.
If your child has been diagnosed with a phobia, you will have a few options for treatment. Phobias are sometimes treated with medications such as antidepressants. Yet many parents are concerned about side effects. Read on for more on this debate.
What to Expect at Your Child's First Therapy Appointment
Taking your child to a therapist can be nerve-wracking. However, knowing what to expect can smooth the process for both you and your child. Read on for more information on your child's first therapist appointment.
Taking your child to a therapist can be nerve-wracking. However, knowing what to expect can smooth the process for both you and your child. Read on for more information on your child's first therapist appointment.
Play Therapy in Children With Phobias
Play therapy is a common form of therapy for children. It can look a bit odd to adults, however. Read on for more information about this unique therapy style that works well in children with phobias.
Play therapy is a common form of therapy for children. It can look a bit odd to adults, however. Read on for more information about this unique therapy style that works well in children with phobias.