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What can I do if my child feels anxious about needles?
It is common for children to be fearful or anxious about needles, whether getting a vaccine, medication or having blood drawn. As a parent or caregiver, you may be wondering how you can best support your child through a needle procedure. Luckily, there are many evidence-based strategies to help manage needle anxiety that your child may experience.
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Beyond Behaviours: When Is It More? What It Looks Like at Ages 9–12
Why can it feel so tricky to tell if our kids are on track, going through a phase, as opposed to struggling with something more, or beyond...
Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up As Anger
Anxiety in our kids can show up as anger, and that can make parenting extra challenging. Discover some strategies that can help us before, during,...
Blog
By Dr. Lisa Ferrari & Dr. Carla Fry, Registered Psychologists
The Benefits of Kindness: Helping our Kids Harness the Superpower of Kindness
As powerful as Wonder Woman’s inner gift of super-human strength, positive psychology research tells us that the superpower of kindness is in all...
How it can affect kids, and how parents can help
The Truth about SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder
If you’ve noticed a shift in your child’s mood or behaviour as the season changes, you might have wondered if seasonal affective disorder (sometimes...
Featured Resources
OCD
Jonathan S. Abramowitz
The family guide to getting over OCD: reclaim your life and help your loved one
This compassionate guide helps you change your own behavior to support your loved one's recovery.
Eli R. Lebowitz
Breaking free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A scientifically proven program for parents
This book includes guidance and practical suggestions for parents and caregivers to understand childhood anxiety and OCD, learn how to talk with an anxious child, and avoid common traps and pitfalls.
International OCD Foundation
OCD In Kids
This US-based site provides information on OCD in children and teens, including articles, brochures, fact sheets, videos, and suggested reading. There are sections for parents and kids.
Anxiety Canada
Anxiety Canada
Provides information for parents & caregivers on on anxiety in children and youth, including including self-help toolkits, personal stories, and videos.
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