Staying less stressed for your children during covid-19

Health Anxiety is Contagious: How to Help Your Child Feel Safe During COVID-19

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Many parents are currently juggling work, parenting, and now homeschooling as well. Some parents are essential workers who put themselves at risk, and in turn, their children. Others have to manage getting work done while sheltering in place with restless youth. On top of this, many are facing financial struggles while worrying about  the health […]

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5 Ways to Reduce your Trauma After Your Child Has an Anaphylactic Reaction

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Hives. Stomach pain. Vomiting. Lethargy.  An anaphylactic reaction is terrifying. Maybe you kicked into gear and gave them the epinephrine shot.  Perhaps you were like me in the beginning and took them straight to the ER, not sure if you had needed to give an epinephrine shot.  Maybe it was the school telling you there […]

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Online Safety During COVID-19

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If your kids are like my kids, they are suddenly spending 50% or more of their waking time online.  School classes are online.  Most of their classwork is online.  Socializing with friends is online.  Music lessons are online.  Speech class is online.  And of course.. video games are online.  Combine this with the need for […]

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5 Must-Haves in Your Routine to Manage Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted 4 CommentsPosted in Adults, Fawn McNeil-Haber

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed daily life.  Our brains thrive on routine, stability and predictability.  In the wake of the coronavirus, anxiety has spiked due to the instability and uncertainty of the pandemic.  There are ways that we can help our brain to adjust to the changes and produce some calm. Having a formal routine […]

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4 Tips to Get Your Thinking Brain Back Online When Your Feeling Brain is Freaking Out: How To Cope With Anxiety…Like, Now.

Posted 2 CommentsPosted in Adults, Anxiety, Fawn McNeil-Haber

In today’s world, the pressure is on.  Everyone can feel anxious and stressed at times. But what happens when your anxiety sticks around and doesn’t want to leave? Often times, anxiety can take over your thoughts and feelings in a way that impedes your thinking brain.  With that being said, it is time to take […]

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Recognizing Anxiety in Children (Video)

Posted 3 CommentsPosted in Anxiety, Children, Fawn McNeil-Haber

Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD gives parents insight to recognizing anxiety in children. When Dr. Fawn begins thinking about anxiety, she looks at three different things: Avoidance and Isolation Overwhelm Somatic Complaints     Learn more about our services for Child Anxiety OR   Brave Minds Psychological Services helps children, teens and families overcome severe anxiety, stress, and […]