"Come, come, w        Thoever you are. Wanderer, worshipper, lover of living, it doesn't matter
Ours is not a caravan of despair. Come even if you have broken your vow a thousand times" Rumi

Children’s tantrums are hard to deal with, no matter where and when they happen. It is stressful for both the child and the parents. In Part 1, we talked about some tools to help your child avoid tantrums, and remain calm. As good as these tools may be, life is unpredictable and tantrums can happen. There ma...

Dealing with a child’s tantrum in public can, at best be stressful, and at worst, embarrassing and anxiety provoking. As bad as they are, meltdowns are a common experience for parents of toddlers, and young children. Toddlers, and young children who have not developed good coping skills, ...

A New Study by Arizona State University researchers has indicated that having children in middle school is one of the most stressful times for a parent. This was not surprising to ...

By: Ziba Saatchian, PsyD

Part 3:

In part 2, we looked at some basic ways for engaging with your child to help find out what may be causing them to feel anxious. In Part 3 we will be looking at tools you can provide your child with t...

By: Ziba Saatchian, PsyD

Part 2:

In part 1, we reviewed the causes of anxiety, the way anxiety can manifest in children, and some basic mistakes a parent can make in trying to help their child. In Pa...

By: Ziba Saatchian, PsyD  

Part 1 of 3 Parts

Anxiety: Even though as adults we may have experienced fear and worry at some point in our lives, it may not ...

Perceptions: What Determines Our Reality?