By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A child psychologist and friend of mine recently shared a letter written by a child with mental illness. (Don’t worry: she abided by HIPAA and didn’t share the child’s name or any identifying…
By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. Do essential oils calm anxious children? Could the scent of citrus stop your child’s panic attack or help them relax at bedtime? Possibly. Essential oils are trendy. You’re probably hearing a lot about them. They are endorsed by musicians,…
By Janis D. Gioia, MAED “There’s always room for a story that can transport people to another place.” – J.K. Rowling, novelist, screenwriter and film producer Stories have the amazing power to comfort anxious children. Picture books, fairy tales, myths and fables take children…
Tips for Triggers that Cause Anxiety and Meltdowns in Kids By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd Anxious children need extra comfort at the holidays. Things that are merry and bright are often scary and frightening to kids with autism, anxiety, sensory processing disorders or other…
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