Comments on: 5 simple strategies to combat anxiety https://simplehomeschool.net/combatanxiety/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:24:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Colleen D Kessler https://simplehomeschool.net/combatanxiety/#comment-749173 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61104#comment-749173 In reply to Heather.

Awwww! Thank you, Heather! I’m super excited to be here as I’m a longtime fan of Jamie’s. 😉 I’m so incredibly sorry that you’re dealing with anxiety too. It’s so hard, though it DOES give you extra insight into what your sweet kiddo is going through. I’m glad you’re finding things that help. Big huge hugs to you. 🙂

]]> By: Heather https://simplehomeschool.net/combatanxiety/#comment-745947 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61104#comment-745947 I’m so excited to see Colleen here! I’ve followed her for ages and she has been so helpful for me and my family – this article included.
My oldest has had anxiety since he was a baby. I recently started struggling with it as my hormones went haywire after my last baby stopped nursing and it really opened my eyes to what my son had been dealing with his entire life. I found a lot of the above tips help. I also like EDMI music which helped my body to relax. Particularly when I listen with headphones.

]]> By: Colleen Kessler https://simplehomeschool.net/combatanxiety/#comment-745393 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61104#comment-745393 In reply to Sarah Cramer.

Yes! Nature is a wondeful calming element! <3

]]> By: Colleen D Kessler https://simplehomeschool.net/combatanxiety/#comment-745392 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61104#comment-745392 In reply to Rebekah Smith.

I love using essential oils, too. A mix of lavender, cedarwood, and bergamot is a favorite here. <3

]]> By: Sarah Cramer https://simplehomeschool.net/combatanxiety/#comment-745382 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61104#comment-745382 For us, getting outside helps a ton, even just a quick walk to the mailbox is beneficial. Both of my kids need as much nature and movement as possible – and as homeschoolers, being able to visit empty parks and hiking trails during the week is SO helpful!

]]> By: Rebekah Smith https://simplehomeschool.net/combatanxiety/#comment-745381 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61104#comment-745381 ]]> For feelings of anxiety or needing to calm down, there are two essential oils that REALLY help us: Peace & Calming and Valor. So, so good! I’ve personally been applying the Valor the last couple days. ♥

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