Little Panic: What I Learned From One Author’s Childhood Anxiety
As a person who has anxiety, I eagerly dived into Amanda Stern’s new book, Little Panic: Dispatches From An Anxious Life. The book recounts Stern’s … Read More
Worry
When Words Sting, Sometimes Action Is the Best Remedy
“You’re seven? But you’re so small!!”
I hold back a grimace. My daughters and I are at a trampoline park, and the employee handing … Read More
On Being a Reformed Germaphobe
Growing up, I never worried much about germs. Thanks to the many pets we owned over the years, my childhood home was basically a deluxe … Read More
Background Noise: I’m Afraid of Silence
When I was in 8th grade, our class practiced a daily moment of silence. It was a simple exercise, but one I nearly always failed. … Read More
The Anxious Generation
How is parenting today different than it was a few decades ago? A thought-provoking article, “The Fragile Generation,” recently popped up in my parents’ group … Read More