There is a particular kind of energy that arrives at the end of summer. You can almost feel it gathering in the air. The mall hallways fill with children comparing backpacks, lunch kits and brightly coloured school supplies. Parents move through the aisles with lists in hand, trying to remember indoor shoes, water bottles and
When Anxiety Shows Up in Childhood: How Parents Can Help with the SPACE Approach
Anxiety and obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and teens can feel overwhelming, both for kids and for the adults who care for them. Often, parents want to help ease the distress, but don’t always know what kind of support helps best. The SPACE model (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz,