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Children Suffer Consequences Too When Mum and Dad Argue or Have Tension in Their Relationship

Parenting plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s life, so it makes sense that a strained relationship between mother and father has consequences for the child. As the following article details, a child’s relationship with their parents changes when there is tension in the marriage. Interestingly, the mother-child and father-child interactions are affected very…

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Four Steps to Being Worry Free

Worrying is a part of life for everyone, but worrying too much creates stress, which can lead to health problems such as ulcers and heart disease. Excessive worrying can also result in lack of sleep, which leads to irritability and less enjoyment of life in general. If you find that your worrying is hindering more…

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Wilma Jean, the Worry Machine Book of the Month

Anxiety is a subjective sense of worry, apprehension, and/or fear. It is considered to be the number one health problem in America. Although quite common, anxiety disorders in children are often misdiagnosed and overlooked. Everyone feels fear, worry and apprehension from time to time, but when these feelings prevent a person from doing what he/she…

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OCD at school

Managing OCD at School OCD can affect many areas of a young person’s life, including school life   Some possible ways OCD may present in school: Poor attention and concentration due to intrusive thoughts or the need to perform rituals Extreme tiredness due to being up late at night doing rituals or the overall exhaustion…

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How to Support an Anxious Partner

Having a partner who struggles with anxiety or has an anxiety disorder can be difficult and can impact on the whole family. The following article outline strategies partners can use to support their loved one. These strategies are taken from the book loving someone with Anxiety by Kate Thread, MS, LPCA, and NCC Educate yourself…

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