As parents, it breaks our hearts to see our children struggling with anxiety. My post for the day shares effective tips on how to support our babies through their anxious moments, helping them thrive with stress relief techniques and reminding them that they are unconditionally loved.
Being a mom is an incredible journey filled with love and happiness, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges, trials, and tribulations. One such challenge that many moms face, including me, is dealing with their child's anxiety. As a mother, it is our instinct to protect and support our kids in every possible way. So, how can we address their anxiety and provide the nurturing environment they need to grow? Especially if we ourselves have anxiety.
The first step is recognizing the signs of anxiety in our children, if you have anxiety, this should be a piece of cake! It could be a sudden change in attitude, behavior, difficulty sleeping, nail picking, nail biting, leg shaking or expressing fear about specific situations. Once we identify the signs of anxiety in our children, we can begin implementing stress relief techniques that help our children cope with their anxiety.
If you have anxiety, you personally know the self-doubts that our kids are experiencing. Are they good enough? Are their grades good enough? Do we like them? Do their friends really like them? The list of insecurities and worries can go on and on and on. And if you are a lucky person to never have experienced anxiety, research it! Learn ways to recognize your child’s anxiety and ways to prevent them from triggering it on their own.
When dealing with anxiety, creating a safe and loving environment is critical! Feeling unsafe or unloved will cause their anxiety will constantly be triggered. Our kids need to feel secure and loved unconditionally, even on their best days, when they seem like they need the least amount of attention from us.
I think the first most important step is recognizing that they have anxiety and then talking to them about it. What is causing these anxious feelings. And what can I do to help you with your anxiety.
By spending quality time with them, engaging in activities that they enjoy, encouraging open communication, listening, recognizing when they are anxious, and by showing our appreciation we can foster their confidence and provide a sense of stability.
Teaching our children stress management techniques is another valuable tool. Remind them that they are perfect just the way they are, and that they shouldn’t want to change a thing about themselves. Teach self-love by leading by example! Don’t let them hear or see you not loving YOU!
Encourage deep breathing exercises, counting ten red items! Teaching them mindfulness, being aware of our thoughts, as positive visualization will help them calm their minds and tends to ease anxiety. These techniques not only help in the present but also provide them with skills to cope with future challenges.
Seek professional help!!!! There is nothing to be ashamed of! And I can promise, the only thing you WILL be ashamed of is if something happens to your child because you left their anxiety unnoticed and unattended.
If your child's anxiety persists and begins to impact their daily life, consider consulting with a therapist or counselor who specializes in children's mental health. They can provide guidance and support tailored to your child's specific needs.
Remember, as a mom, you play a pivotal role in helping your child overcome anxiety. With unconditional love, patience, and stress relief techniques, you can create an environment where your child thrives and blossoms into their best self.
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