Anxiety in children is REAL and has skyrocketed since the pandemic began, but how do we recognize it and once we recognize it, how can we help them??
Today's guest is Niki Brosnan, founder of Kids Anxiety Solutions and she shares a powerful message all mothers, teachers and anyone else who works with children on a regular basis should hear. Whether it's anxiety caused from the pandemic, a family situation or the child's response to their surroundings, Niki's expertise helps identify the anxiety, validate the child and provides parents management tools that the children will be able to rely on for the rest of their life.
You can find Niki on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok by the name Kids Anxiety Solutions. Her inbox is always open for messages and questions.
Niki's recommended reading for more information about children's anxiety are below:
‘The Deepest Well’ by Dr. Nadine Burke
For Children’s Anxiety Information:
‘Anxious Kids’ by Micheal Grose & Dr Jodi Richardson
‘The Opposite of Worry’ by Lawrence J. Cohen PhD
‘Freeing Your Child from Anxiety’ by Tamar’s E. Chansky PhD
Kids’ picture books:
‘Alpha breaths’ by Christopher Willard & Daniel Rechtschaffen
‘The Invisible String’ by Patrice Karst
‘The Anxious Avocado’ by Kris Taft Miller
‘Breathe Like a Bear’ by Kira Willey
‘A Little Spot of Anxiety’ by Diane Alber
For tweens/teens: ‘Superpowered’ by Renee Jain & Dr Shefali Tsabary
‘Anxiety Relief for Teens’ by Regine Galanti PhD