My daughter is 11 years old, but still screams in terror at the mere thought of getting a shot or having blood drawn. We adopted her when she was nine years old. She endured years of trauma before becoming a part of our family. In fact, she is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and needles are a major trigger. Most older kids don't react as strongly as my daughter, but it is very common for children of all ages to be afraid of shots.
“It’s time for bed” is one of the most important phrases you can say to help your child be more successful in the upcoming school year. “Sound sleep is associated with top performance, sound reasoning, impulse control and more,” says Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, best-selling author of Sleepless in America (2006, HarperCollins), www.parentchildhelp.com.
Adolescence is difficult in the best of times. It’s doubly stressful for kids today; they’re experiencing the same worries and insecurities as adults in this troubled economy, and with far fewer coping skills. From increasing competition for university admissions to the normal fears associated with impending adulthood, they’re particularly vulnerable.
The lights are out and the theatre is quiet… Or as quiet as it can be at a sold-out show when the diverse audience includes parents, grandparents and siblings, all of whom are devoted fans of the keen and uniquely talented performers about to go on stage.
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