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Homework Anxiety: It's Real! Why it Happens and How to Help

Homework Anxiety: It's Real! Why it Happens and How to Help

Sometimes, kids don’t want to do their homework. They procrastinate, protest, or rush through it so that they can move on to something more exciting. But for some kids, it runs deeper; homework makes them feel anxious and very stressed. Read on to learn more about homework anxiety and how you can help your child manage their homework related stress.

Time to Unwind: Managing Stress and Anxiety

Time to Unwind: Managing Stress and Anxiety

Whether it's being afraid of the dark, making the soccer team or coping with the pressures of school, friends and the SATs, every child experiences some kind of stress or anxiety in their own way. Add to the equation that we live in one of the most high pressured, fast paced cities in the world and it's no wonder we feel like we don't have a moment to slow down and take a breath!