Concentrate better

Yea. He is started showing signs when his parents split up and he started school, then got worse when his mom got a bf. Other things you can try is giving a working task that helps push through anxiety. Give the same task over and over untill they are a pro. Reward for each step to show hard work without frustration leads to success. He helps me with laundry, garbage and recycables. He helps daddy outside with tools and tractors and other stuff. It helps teach him, helps relieve anxious energy, and it wares him out haha. He goes to bed at 7pm in school nights and 730 on weekends. Ever since we started having him go to bed early he is so behaved during the day and has less anxiety attacks, and frustration because he can function more

@allyk.xmommy

Does your 5 year old have anxiety? And I called the doctor when I read this and he said we can try your suggestion.

I'm not on anything right now because I'm pregnant. With young children they try to avoid medication because it's trial and error and can affect school. Try some natural things. Like a good diet. Good sleep schedule. Going on walks. And teah how to draw out the feeling. Like coloring how you feel. One on one time. That helps my 5 year old

@allyk.xmommy

What medication are you on? I am sorry if it seems nosy but we want to know what works. Again, I am sorry if it seems nosy.

@mamawallace1201

We are starting her on medication and cutting out any sugar that she eats.

But the doctor said 1 ice cream cone or 1 or 2 pieces of candy wont hurt. I am going to start making healthy candy or buying from trader joes.

Good! I was just reading an article (and several podcasts) about how anxiety and depression are linked to your gut health. Did her doctor say anything about changing her diet or starting on a probiotic?

I'm glad it's being taken care of. I have ptsd, anxiety and depression. Its tough for me, I can only imaging how hard it is for a little kid