Sentences with phrase «of anxious children»

Rapee (2003) found no differences in treatment response at post-treatment, and negligible differences at 6 months follow - up between three groups of anxious children and adolescents; an anxiety disorder and no comorbid disorder group, a more than one anxiety disorder group and an anxiety disorder and comorbid disorder other than anxiety (mood disorder or externalizing disorder) group.

Mothers of anxious children completed PACE interviews to assess stressors in the 12 - month period prior to the onset of their child's most recent clinical episode.

This is surprising given the increased rates of mental disorders including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse in the parents of anxious children [22, 23], and evidence that parental psychopathology places children at increased risk for parent behaviour - related stressors, such as interparental conflict [24].

Mothers of anxious children were interviewed by the first author to ascertain the timing of onset.

The anxious and control samples did not differ significantly on any socio - demographic variables, but mothers of anxious children were significantly more likely to report a history of mental disorder than mothers of controls (see Table 1).

There is also evidence to suggest that parents of anxious children are often slightly more anxious than average.

Parents of anxious children tend to offer protection, allow children to avoid things they're afraid of or leap to their child's defence more often.

Lyneham & Rapee (2006) compared self - help for parents of anxious children supplemented with three forms of therapist assistance - email, telephone, or ad lib.

Working with parents of anxious children: Therapeutic strategies for encouraging communication, coping & change.

Here are 5 helpful tips to ease the mind of an anxious child

You need a special thermometer, it involves terminology like «the soft - ball stage,» and you are likely staring down the barrel of an anxious child hoping this science experiment produces edible Peppermint Patties.

We spoke to the teachers and made them aware that he was a little bit of an anxious child, that he really likes his routine.

Taken this finding one step further, anxious fathers may tend to control the coparenting relationship (which was associated with more paternal control of the anxious child), whereas anxious mothers may not.

Control children were matched to anxious children on sex and age within 4 months of the birth date of the anxious child (M = 1.94 months, SD = 1.43).

Not exact matches

After all, there are plenty of hyper - anxious parents who will do and pay anything to make sure no ailment or discomfort befalls their children.

If you have a seriously anxious child, the Times and WSJ article are worth a read in full for a more in - depth understanding of the science, but the takeaway of both is clear for those facing more garden - variety youthful anxiety: Be kind but be firm and nudge your kids to face their fears.

, those with an anxious kid at home have a more immediate concern — how should I handle a child who is too fearful to enjoy a playdate, order a slice of pizza, or get through a math quiz without distraction?

They're also anxious to make sure the children of the really rich and truly powerful have their places.

Parents know this, of course, and are therefore understandably anxious about their children's future.

For example, a Heritage Foundation document titled «Time to Repeal Federal Death Taxes: The Nightmare of the American Dream» emphasizes stories that rarely, if ever, happen in real life: «Small - business owners, particularly minority owners, suffer anxious moments wondering whether the businesses they hope to hand down to their children will be destroyed by the death tax bill,... Women whose children are grown struggle to find ways to re-enter the work force without upsetting the family's estate tax avoidance plan.»

I had been told before coming to Nigeria that some of the traditional African enthusiasm for large families, especially among the educated, was abating; but the Christians I spoke to were anxious to have as many children as possible, in hopes that those children would be able to vote for Christians in future elections.

• We are anxious about the future, the future of our children, our jobs and our health.

NP: * I realize some are going to mention the child - molesters and those who deny Jesus, etc... But in my opinion this is often an anxious attempt to find at least one small corner of solace where we can keep our divisive and exclusive theologies.

Looking at why your child at a certain age makes you unreasonably out of sorts, anxious, or overprotective, can be productive.

But if we really experience the Nativity we are faced with the heartache and suffering embedded deep in the nature of the event: No decent place for his birth, the fear of discovery by the wrong people, all the children who died because he was born, the anxious flight into a foreign country.

«Tini,» the child of the church struggle, as he was called, was swinging Gollwitzer's big watch on its chain, while the young pastor waxed ever more anxious.

The report for the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) found almost three quarters of parents feel anxious about their child starting school.

If a parent is stiff and anxious in discussing sex with his child, no supply of enlightened ideas will make it a constructive experience.

• Where new mothers are depressed, fathers» positive parenting (self - reported) plus substantial time spent in caring for his infant, was found to moderate the long - term negative effects of the mothers» depression on the child's depressed / anxious mood — but not on their aggression and other «externalising» behaviours (Mezulis et al, 2004).

And colleges and universities spend time and money running seminars led by academics and mental health workers that cater to the concerns and preoccupations of anxious parents as they leave their children in the hands of strangers.

Others said they felt less anxious about the birth, more confident about bringing up a child or encouraged in thinking about what is important for the baby, as a result of their interaction with the Family Nurse.

We look to our children's achievements as tangible evidence that our own lives have value — and when they fall short of our expectations, no wonder we feel anxious.

Let your child know that the other students are likely to be just as anxious as she is about the first day of school.

Oftentimes, this intense degree of conflict is only evident behind closed doors, and it leaves the children feeling stressed and anxious virtually 24 hours a day.

Uninvolved parenting is associated with the worst outcomes for children: Kids who are raised with this style of parenting tend to be emotionally withdrawn, anxious and may be at greater risk for delinquent and dangerous behaviors as well as substance abuse.

The idea of entrusting their child with another caregiver can leave many new parents feeling anxious and guilt - ridden.

I miss my child, I'm anxious about opening night, and still there's a vein of joy running through my day, through these streets.

If your child's anxious about standardized testing, one of the first things to do is to desensitize the test for them.

If you were punished or harshly dealt with about eating and food and table manners when you were a baby and toddler, then your child stepping out of line (so to speak) is going to trigger those really anxious, rage - filled feelings in you.

If anxious feelings persist, they can take a toll on a child's sense of well - being.

A: If a parent is really anxious about the child starting out - of - home care, then she needs to pay attention to the fact that she feels that way.

Your child may be feeling depressed, angry, confused, anxious, or any number of emotions.

Another part of the same research found that children interacting with sensitive, calm and less anxious fathers during a book session at the age of two showed better cognitive development, «including attention, problem - solving, language and social skills.»

However, as a physician and parent of a child with food sensitivities, I would like to clarify some of your comments to a letter from «Allergy Anxious.»

«As someone interested in baby experiments what struck me is that Experimenting with Babies is really a book about child development, though in a sign of our times of anxious parenting Gallagher has to issue a disclaimer that if your child doesn't «measure up» you shouldn't panic.

You may be experiencing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorders if you are feeling anxious, empty, irritable and angry, or out of control following the birth of a child.

Asking a lot of questions or acting anxious or uncomfortable might signal that something is wrong, and in turn make your child anxious about bedtime.

Unfortunately, this can lead to a mother feeling anxious about feeding her child when going out of the house, even though she has every right to feed her child without fear of being judged or even yelled at.

Major life changes can shake your child's sense of security, and make her feel confused and anxious.

If they see that you are anxious, your child will feel that there must be something to be afraid of.