Hi! In case we haven’t met I am Alexis. I am an Artist, homeschooling mama to an Anxiety/OCD kid and a budding Sith Lord. In our family, we use Art to help us handle our emotions. I recently taught a class with my Homeschooling Artists at my studio Little Dreamers Wellness Center about emotions […]
Using the FORCE to create a Growth Mindset
What is Growth Mindset? In our family we sometimes struggle with the negativity that comes along with generalized Anxiety and OCD. For some children, negative thinking comes easier than positive thinking. This may stem from examples their parents set, or just how they naturally think. I know in our household, I must choose my words […]
5 Tips for Raising a Child with OCD
When my daughter Ivy started manifesting signs of OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, in her first few weeks of Kindergarten, I had NO idea the path down the rabbit hole we were about to embark on. It started with trips to her Pediatrician and to the Optometrist looking for answers as to why she was […]
Positive Mantra Art for Kids
This is part of my Art Journaling Series for Children with Anxiety. One of the most heartbreaking things about Childhood Anxiety is the negative self talk. This can be especially true if your child suffers from OCD as mine does. These negative thoughts swirl in your child’s brain eating away at their self esteem. Thoughts […]
Art Journaling for Kids with Anxiety
When your child struggles with Anxiety or OCD, sometimes as a parent the stress of trying to manage their anxiety can cause even more anxiety. It can become a negative downward spiral very quickly. *This post does contain affiliate links When my Daughter Ivy started manifesting signs of OCD and Anxiety in Kindergarten, our family’s […]