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Happy October!
Mrs. Geraldine Welch, LMSW
631-385-3322, Extension 329
"Pray. Hope. Don't worry."
Padro Pio
Upcoming Events:
SOCTOBER 2026!
Please send in NEW socks for the Helping Hands Mission in Huntington Station. We will collect mens, womens and chidlren's socks throughout the monthof October. Thank you!!
☘️Resources for childhood anxiety:
Resources for Parents of Children with Anxiety Disorders
WEBSITES
• The Child Anxiety Network: www.childanxiety.net • WorryWise Kids: www.worrywisekids.org • Temple University's Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic: www.childanxiety.org • UCLA Child and Adolescent OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program: www.npi.ucla.edu/caap/ • New York University Child Study Center: www.aboutourkids.org • Massachusetts General Hospital School Psychiatry Program and MADI Resource Center: www.massgeneral.org/schoolpsychiatry/info_anxiety.asp • Anxiety Disorders Association of America: www.adaa.org • The Center for Mental Health Services: www.mentalhealth.org • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: www.aacap.org • Academy of Cognitive Therapy: www.academyofct.org • Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: www.abct.org • Pamela Rand's YoGuides: www.yoguides.com
BOOKS FOR KIDS
• Dutro, J. & Boyle, K. (1991). Night light: A story for children afraid of the dark. Magination Press, 3-7 yrs. (bedtime fears) • Marcus, I. & Marcus, P. (1991). Scary night visitors: A story for children with bedtime fears. Magination Press, 3-7 yrs. (bedtime fears) • Lite, L. (2007). Goodnight caterpillar. LiteBooks.net, 4-8 yrs. (relaxation) • Lite, L. (2007). A boy and a turtle. LiteBooks.net (relaxation) • Sisemore, T. (2008). I bet I won’t fret: A workbook to help children with Generalized Anxiety Disorders. Instant Help Books, 9-12 yrs. (generalized anxiety) • Thomson, T. (2002). Worry Wart Wes. Savor Publishing House, 4-8 yrs. (generalized anxiety) • Schaefer, C. & Friedman, J. (1992). Cat’s got your tongue: A story for children afraid to speak. Magination Press, 4-8 yrs. (selective mutism) • Shipon-Blum, E. (2003). Understanding Katie. Selective Mutism Anxiety Research and Treatment Center, 4-8 yrs. (selective mutism) • Voerg, K. & Pando, N. (2005). I don’t want to go to school: Helping children cope with separation anxiety. New Horizon, 4-8 yrs. • Viorst, J. & Chorao, K. (1992). The good-bye book. Alladin, 4-8 yrs. (separation anxiety) • Niner, H. & Swearingen, G. (2004). Mr. Worry: A story about OCD. Albert Whitman & Co., 4-8 yrs. (OCD) • Wagner, A. P. & Jutton, P. A. (2004) Up and down the worry hill. Lighthouse Press, 9-12 yrs. (OCD). • Holmes, M. & Mudlaff, S. (2000). A terrible thing happened: A story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma. Magination Press, 4-8 yrs. (post-traumatic stress disorder) Resources for Parents of Children with Anxiety Disorders
BOOKS FOR PARENTS
• Chansky, T. E. (2001). Freeing your child from obsessive-compulsive disorder: A powerful, practical program for parents of children and adolescents. Crown Publishing Group. • Chansky, T. E. (2004). Freeing your child from anxiety: Powerful, practical solutions to overcome your child’s fears, worries, and phobias. Broadway Books. • Chansky, T. E. (2008). Freeing your child from negative thinking. Da Capo. • Crist, J. (2004). What to do when you are scared and worried: A guide for kids. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing. • Dacey, J. S., & Fiore, L. B. (2000). Your anxious child: How parents and teachers can relieve anxiety in children. Jossey-Bass. • Eisen, A. & Engler. L. (2006). Helping your child overcome separation anxiety or school refusal. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. • Manassis, K. (1996). Keys to parenting your anxious child. Barron's Educational Series, Inc • Rapee, R. M., Spence, S., Cobham, V., & Wignall, A. (2000). Helping your anxious child: A step-bystep guide for parents. New Harbinger
☘️Please read! A movement is underway worldwide to encourage parents to collectively hold off smart phone (not flip phone) use until 16 years of age. Please see the link provided below!
https://smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk/
☘️Data on Phone-Based Childhood
☘️Important information about children's mental well-being:
"Anxiety among kids is on the rise. Wider access to CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) may provide needed solutions."
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/10/child-anxiety-treatment
☘️Statistics and research from "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt:
https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/research/the-evidence
☘️What to look for if your child is depressed/anxious:
https://www.npcmc.com/2024/02/09/parents-guide-recognizing-signs-of-depression-and-anxiety-in-kids/
☘️Rainbow Breathing Technique - - slows down the onset of anxiety and panic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIbBI-BT9c4&t=70s
☘️12 Tips for Raising Confident Kids
Model confidence yourself
Don't get upset about mistakes
Encourage them to try new things
Allow kids to fail
Praise perseverance
Help kids find their passion
Set goals
Celebrate effort
Expect them to pitch in
Embrace imperfection
Set them up for success
Show your love
(source: childmindinstitute.org)
☘️Long Islanders in Need
Food Insecurity on Long Island
234,000 Long Islanders are food insecure
65,000 of them are children
26,000 of them are seniors
40% of food insecure Long Island households are above the poverty level
Help support the Harry Chapin Food Bank - Long Island Cares
Source: www.licares.org