How Anxiety Affects Decision-Making Speed and Slows You Down
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How To Explain Anxiety To A Child Without Causing More Fear

Last week, I found myself sitting on the edge of my daughter’s bed, trying to find the right words to answer a question she asked out of nowhere: “Why does it feel like my heart beats too fast when I’m scared?” As a parent, especially one who’s dealt with anxiety my entire adult life, I…

Daily Habits That Ease Chronic Anxiety and Boost Inner Calm
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Why Selective Mutism in Children Can Quietly Hurt Their Growth

If you’ve ever watched your child freeze up completely when someone speaks to them—and I mean not just shy or hesitant, but absolutely silent—you might know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s not rudeness. It’s not just shyness. It’s something deeper, more paralyzing. My nephew went through this, and at first, we just thought he…