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Anxious & Sensitive Child

Some kids worry more, feel more, and think more. Racing thoughts, big reactions, a nervous system that’s always a little on — these are real experiences for anxious and sensitive children. Here you’ll find the science and strategies to help your child work with their anxiety, not against it — so they can re-center, build inner strength, and know that their feelings are part of them, not all of them.

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40 Science-Based Positive Affirmations to Help Kids Build Inner Strength and Buffer Stress

Read more40 Science-Based Positive Affirmations to Help Kids Build Inner Strength and Buffer Stress

Mindful and Sensory Activities To Help Anxious Children Break Free of Worry or Upset

Read moreMindful and Sensory Activities To Help Anxious Children Break Free of Worry or Upset

Help Children Break The Cycle of Anxious Thoughts and Re-Center With a Sensory Scavenger Hunt

Read moreHelp Children Break The Cycle of Anxious Thoughts and Re-Center With a Sensory Scavenger Hunt
11 Ways to Help Kids Re-Center: Strengthen Your Child's Sense of Self, Fix Bad Moods, and Reduce Anxiety

A Science-Backed Way to Help Kids with Anxiety to Recenter and Build Inner Strength

Read moreA Science-Backed Way to Help Kids with Anxiety to Recenter and Build Inner Strength
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Books that Help Kids to Be Brave, Bounce Back, and Build Resilience

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5 Tips When Your Child is Too Hard on Themselves: Handling Negative Self-Talk

Read more5 Tips When Your Child is Too Hard on Themselves: Handling Negative Self-Talk

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