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What parents of anxious children should know about anxiety
Anxiety, Teens, Parenting Dr. Victoria Ranade Anxiety, Teens, Parenting Dr. Victoria Ranade

What parents of anxious children should know about anxiety

Feeling anxious is a completely normal part of life. When big events or school projects or new social experiences are coming up, it’s natural for your child to feel some degree of anxiety. However, just as in adult, anxiety in children can also become overwhelming. When this anxiety tips over from being a manageable emotion to being a major obstacle in their everyday life, that’s when your child may be struggling to manage an anxiety disorder. 

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5 Things to Know if Your Teen is Dealing with Depression
CBT, DBT, Depression, Therapy, Teens Dr. Victoria Ranade CBT, DBT, Depression, Therapy, Teens Dr. Victoria Ranade

5 Things to Know if Your Teen is Dealing with Depression

It can be scary and overwhelming to learn that your teen is depressed. You want to support your child, but don’t quite know how. You watch them struggle to get up in the morning in order to make it on time to school. They aren’t getting much sleep and don’t seem to find much enjoyment in things anymore.

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