Comments on: Anxious Child? Teach them to be Bossy with Worries https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/ Parent Coach for Imperfect Families Fri, 01 Jul 2016 22:26:05 +0000 hourly 1 By: 13 Helpful Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child (reblogged from LemonLime Adventures) – pedagoglog https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/#comment-22524 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 22:26:05 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=333#comment-22524 […] Create a few phrases, then give them permission to talk back to this “worry bug.” They can even be bossy: “Go away!” or “I don’t have to listen to you!” Use silly voices, and try it loud and […]

]]> By: What You Can Say When Your Child is Anxious | Advanced Pediatric Therapies https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/#comment-19931 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:06:16 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=333#comment-19931 t have to listen to you!” Use silly voices, and try it loud and […]]]> […] Create a few phrases, then give them permission to talk back to this “worry bug.” They can even be bossy: “Go away!” or “I don’t have to listen to you!” Use silly voices, and try it loud and […]

]]> By: Helping Children Affected by First Responder Related Trauma and Tragedy | Psych Services Group https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/#comment-16457 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:51:43 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=333#comment-16457 t have to listen to you!” Use silly voices, and try it loud and […]]]> […] a few phrases, and then give them permission to talk back to this “worry bug.” They can even be bossy: “Go away!” or “I don’t have to listen to you!” Use silly voices, and try it loud and […]

]]> By: 13 Helpful Phrases You Can Say to Calm an Anxious Child - Lemon Lime Adventures https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/#comment-13068 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:48:06 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=333#comment-13068 t have to listen to you!” Use silly voices, and try it loud and […]]]> […] Create a few phrases, then give them permission to talk back to this “worry bug.” They can even be bossy: “Go away!” or “I don’t have to listen to you!” Use silly voices, and try it loud and […]

]]> By: Nicole Schwarz https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/#comment-12900 Wed, 27 May 2015 23:36:00 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=333#comment-12900 In reply to Jill.

I’m so sad to hear this. I think you’re on to something, some tummy aches are definitely linked to anxiety in children. This is just one of many techniques used to combat feelings of worry or anxiety in children. In your grandson’s case, I would not suggest this technique. Instead, I would suggest working on emotion identification and helping him express what he’s feeling. Since he’s so young, this will probably not happen with his words, rather with play or art. You probably don’t have the authority to take him to counseling, but it might be a helpful step at some point.

Here are some other suggestions: https://imperfectfamilies.com/2014/10/13/helping-kids-manage-anxiety-art/ or https://imperfectfamilies.com/2013/02/13/beyond-take-a-deep-breath-helping-your-anxious-child-practice-calming-strategies-at-home/

I’m so thankful that he has such an insightful and caring grandmother!
Nicole

]]> By: Jill https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/#comment-12899 Wed, 27 May 2015 19:47:12 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=333#comment-12899 I think my 5 year old grandson may be worried about whether or not his dad loves him 🙁 When dad is tired, ill or fed up he is very snappy and says degrading things to his child. I am starting to see some anxious behaviours (tummy aches) in the child so is teaching him how to be bossy really a way to address this issue? This is tearing me apart.

]]> By: Nicole Schwarz https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/#comment-12836 Wed, 20 May 2015 18:03:33 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=333#comment-12836 In reply to Jennifer @ The Sensory Spectrum.

Hi! Feel free to use the photo with the post. Thank you for including it!

Nicole

]]> By: Jennifer @ The Sensory Spectrum https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/#comment-12835 Wed, 20 May 2015 16:49:47 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=333#comment-12835 Hi, Nicole. I run the website The Sensory Spectrum. I’d love to feature this post on an upcoming day on my blog and wanted to know if you would feel comfortable having me use your photo…. it just works better when things then get shared on FB.

Regards,
Jennifer

]]> By: Nicole Schwarz https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/#comment-12801 Thu, 14 May 2015 02:55:23 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=333#comment-12801 In reply to Sarah.

This definitely works for adults too!

]]> By: Sarah https://imperfectfamilies.com/anxious-child-teach-them-to-be-bossy-with-worries/#comment-12800 Thu, 14 May 2015 02:06:01 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=333#comment-12800 I love this idea! Anxiety can easily run away with one’s ability to be in control and I love the idea of bossing the anxious thoughts away. This will work well for adults too! 🙂

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