Grounding Anxiety

October 19.Reading time 21 minutes.

For some, the holiday season can be overwhelming. It can bring feelings of depression to someone who is working through a tough time in life. It can also brings feelings of anxiety with all there is to be done and the many extra events and outings this the holiday season brings.

It’s during these times that I am often reminded to slow down through the busyness and keep checking om our kiddos. We have one little who gets especially overwhelmed on busy days and over-stimulation.

If your child deals with overwhelming feelings of anxiety, try these two sensory-engaging methods to help ground them and bring them back to a state of calm.

Helping Children with BIG Emotions

May 25.Reading time 11 minutes.

When you have a child with big emotions – be it toddler life, teen life, or trauma life – don’t underestimate the power of aromatherapy! Therapeutic grade essential oils can be a powerful addition to your child’s therapy sessions, daily routines and coping method practices. We have read books and attended training classes about the behaviors we may see with drug-exposed infants as they get older. Boy have we seen a fair share…