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How to Help a Child with Anxiety [Flowchart]

How to Help a Child with Anxiety [Flowchart]

Is your child, or a child you know, suffering from childhood anxiety? The five pillars of Brillia are designed to help children with attention and anxiety challenges through a holistic...

How to Help a Child with Anxiety [Flowchart]

Is your child, or a child you know, suffering from childhood anxiety? The five pillars of Brillia are designed to help children with attention and anxiety challenges through a holistic...

A Parent Talking to Her Child About Anxiety

5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Child with Anxiety

When a child is anxious or having trouble paying attention, you might try to communicate reason and rationality in unhelpful ways. Either frustration might lead you to say something insensitive,...

5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Child with Anxiety

When a child is anxious or having trouble paying attention, you might try to communicate reason and rationality in unhelpful ways. Either frustration might lead you to say something insensitive,...

Using Music Therapy to Soothe a Child's Anxiety & Hyperactivity

Using Music Therapy to Soothe a Child's Anxiety & Hyperactivity

One cannot question author and neurologist Oliver Sacks’ appreciation of music when he writes, “Music can lift us out of depression or move us to tears — it is a...

Using Music Therapy to Soothe a Child's Anxiety & Hyperactivity

One cannot question author and neurologist Oliver Sacks’ appreciation of music when he writes, “Music can lift us out of depression or move us to tears — it is a...

Child With Anxiety Kit for Sleepovers and Vacations

Anti-Anxiety Kit: 7 Essentials for Your Child’s Sleepaway Bag

Most children associate their home with stability, safety, and comfort. As a result, being away from home can cause children anxiety and stress, and sleeping away from home can provoke...

Anti-Anxiety Kit: 7 Essentials for Your Child’s Sleepaway Bag

Most children associate their home with stability, safety, and comfort. As a result, being away from home can cause children anxiety and stress, and sleeping away from home can provoke...

Parenting a Child with Social Anxiety from Bullying

Parenting a Child with Social Anxiety from Bullying

Children are often taught to face their anxieties, but in the case of bullying, this goes against another common piece of advice—to ignore the bully. While it’s true that facing...

Parenting a Child with Social Anxiety from Bullying

Children are often taught to face their anxieties, but in the case of bullying, this goes against another common piece of advice—to ignore the bully. While it’s true that facing...

Oils in bottles surrounded by flowers

Aromatherapy for Kids: How to Use Essential Oils for Focus, Concentration & Relaxation

People have practiced aromatherapy for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient Egyptians who used resins, balms, and oils made from aromatic plants. Throughout history, mankind has recognized the...

Aromatherapy for Kids: How to Use Essential Oils for Focus, Concentration & Relaxation

People have practiced aromatherapy for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient Egyptians who used resins, balms, and oils made from aromatic plants. Throughout history, mankind has recognized the...

Adolescent boy standing at his locker

School Anxiety: Popular Causes & How to Overcome Them

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately eight percent of children and teenagers suffer from an anxiety disorder, making it the most common pediatric mental health disorder. While most...

School Anxiety: Popular Causes & How to Overcome Them

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately eight percent of children and teenagers suffer from an anxiety disorder, making it the most common pediatric mental health disorder. While most...

Young boy lying on floor with toys and tablet

5 Mindfulness Apps for Kids with Anxiety

For kids dealing with anxiety, tools and techniques that promote mindfulness and a state of calm can be life-changing. Unlike previous generations, we live in a technological age that is—for...

5 Mindfulness Apps for Kids with Anxiety

For kids dealing with anxiety, tools and techniques that promote mindfulness and a state of calm can be life-changing. Unlike previous generations, we live in a technological age that is—for...

Young boy hugging his moms waist

Panic Attack Vs Anxiety Attack: The Difference & How to Manage Both

Though many people use the terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” interchangeably, they are not the same. Some symptoms may be similar — rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness —...

Panic Attack Vs Anxiety Attack: The Difference & How to Manage Both

Though many people use the terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” interchangeably, they are not the same. Some symptoms may be similar — rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness —...

Young boy doing yoga in a field

Tips for Explaining Mindfulness to Your Child

For anxious children, ordinary activities like getting ready for school or going to bed can cause unnecessary stress. Children’s minds might ruminate over past events that didn’t go well or...

Tips for Explaining Mindfulness to Your Child

For anxious children, ordinary activities like getting ready for school or going to bed can cause unnecessary stress. Children’s minds might ruminate over past events that didn’t go well or...

Parent Helping a Child with Separation Anxiety Before School

From Camp to College: Tips for Helping Kids with Separation Anxiety

Leaving the family nest at different stages of life is challenging not only for children but for parents as well. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, separation anxiety...

From Camp to College: Tips for Helping Kids with Separation Anxiety

Leaving the family nest at different stages of life is challenging not only for children but for parents as well. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, separation anxiety...

young boy throwing a temper tantrum

Temper Tantrums: How to Handle a Screaming Child

You’re eating dinner when it happens. A fork flies across the table. The culprit is your screaming child in the throes of a temper tantrum. You’re at a restaurant, and...

Temper Tantrums: How to Handle a Screaming Child

You’re eating dinner when it happens. A fork flies across the table. The culprit is your screaming child in the throes of a temper tantrum. You’re at a restaurant, and...

puppet with an orange next to it

The Power of Puppets: Using Playtime to Improve Social Skills

Most kids are shy about expressing their feelings. And when other children are present, it can seem even harder. A proven way to make the process of sharing non-confrontational and...

The Power of Puppets: Using Playtime to Improve Social Skills

Most kids are shy about expressing their feelings. And when other children are present, it can seem even harder. A proven way to make the process of sharing non-confrontational and...

Two small girls doing homework together.

How to Get Your Child to Focus on Homework & Love Doing It

Is there a daily struggle in your household as your child plows through (or perhaps tries to avoid) a daunting pile of homework assignments? A child who struggles to focus...

How to Get Your Child to Focus on Homework & Love Doing It

Is there a daily struggle in your household as your child plows through (or perhaps tries to avoid) a daunting pile of homework assignments? A child who struggles to focus...

Child In Need Of Behavior Help

How to Discipline Children (& Teens) with Behavioral Disorders

Parents of children with attention or anxiety disorders have one time or another received that dreaded “call home” about their child’s behavior. Some school administrators might recommend relying on medical...

How to Discipline Children (& Teens) with Behavioral Disorders

Parents of children with attention or anxiety disorders have one time or another received that dreaded “call home” about their child’s behavior. Some school administrators might recommend relying on medical...

Young girl in yard with playhouse and bicycle.

7 Playdate Ideas for Kids with Anxiety

The word “playdate” might trigger your own worry response when you have a kid with anxiety. Will my kid have a meltdown? Will they get overwhelmed and lock themselves in...

7 Playdate Ideas for Kids with Anxiety

The word “playdate” might trigger your own worry response when you have a kid with anxiety. Will my kid have a meltdown? Will they get overwhelmed and lock themselves in...

Family Enjoying Outdoor Fall Activities for Kids

Fun Fall Activities for Families with Kids

Autumn is here, and for parents of children with anxiety and focus challenges, it’s one of the best seasons to help them put down that video device and discover the...

Fun Fall Activities for Families with Kids

Autumn is here, and for parents of children with anxiety and focus challenges, it’s one of the best seasons to help them put down that video device and discover the...

Scrabble letters spelling the word "friend" while surrounded by toys

Reduce Stress with Daily Routines

For most people, daily routines feel like an impossible task. Despite the thousands of articles that stress how important they are, extra responsibilities can feel like a nuisance on busy...

Reduce Stress with Daily Routines

For most people, daily routines feel like an impossible task. Despite the thousands of articles that stress how important they are, extra responsibilities can feel like a nuisance on busy...

Young boy with curly hair and glasses making a straight face.

Managing Your Child’s Supplement Routine

A daily routine is a child’s best friend when they struggle with attention issues. From sleep to screen time to supplements, the more basic details they can anticipate, the better...

Managing Your Child’s Supplement Routine

A daily routine is a child’s best friend when they struggle with attention issues. From sleep to screen time to supplements, the more basic details they can anticipate, the better...

Child Using Music to Help Focus

How to Use Music to Help You Focus

It is no secret that children love music. From singalongs in the classroom, to paddy-cake songs on the playground, children are often heard singing, whistling, and clapping to express their...

How to Use Music to Help You Focus

It is no secret that children love music. From singalongs in the classroom, to paddy-cake songs on the playground, children are often heard singing, whistling, and clapping to express their...

Child with Back-to-School Anxiety

Helping Your Child with Back-to-School Anxiety

For children struggling with attention and anxiety issues, starting back to school smoothly can be crucial for their happiness and health. Here are a few tools and tips to help...

Helping Your Child with Back-to-School Anxiety

For children struggling with attention and anxiety issues, starting back to school smoothly can be crucial for their happiness and health. Here are a few tools and tips to help...