Comments on: On homeschooling an anxious child https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:25:20 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Jeanie https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/#comment-734087 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=53505#comment-734087 These are great tips for dealing with anxiety! Did you know that anxiety can be a symptom of magnesium deficiency? I have actually experienced a huge difference in my own anxiety jus by taking magnesium every day.

]]> By: Tiffany https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/#comment-713212 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=53505#comment-713212 Thank you so much for sharing! Our oldest struggles with anxiety as well, and man oh man is it hard on all of us at times!! It’s been a rough week for some reason we don’t understand yet, and just reading your situation while relating to mine, is comforting. Thank you again for sharing!

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/#comment-557431 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=53505#comment-557431 In reply to Matthew Gasperoni.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you found it helpful.

]]> By: Matthew Gasperoni https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/#comment-556167 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=53505#comment-556167 Your thoughts and words were a blessing to me – thank you for sharing them. Though not as intense, we share some similar traits in this house, and these words were a powerful reminder about why we do what we do. Thank you.

]]> By: Nola https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/#comment-555084 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=53505#comment-555084 I came back to read the other comments and wanted to add that music helps my child as well. Particularly nature sounds. That and audio books were a huge help before she learned how to read. Every child is different.

]]> By: Nola https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/#comment-555081 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=53505#comment-555081 In reply to Shawna Wingert.

Its an idea I learned in counselling for me. 🙂 It really helps. Glad to share it. Its an easy way to remember!

]]> By: Erica https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/#comment-555060 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=53505#comment-555060 In reply to Shawna Wingert.

Thanks Shawna. I just ordered two books from our library because of the replies here. Good thoughts about therapists! I will persevere. 🙂

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/#comment-555042 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=53505#comment-555042 In reply to Erica.

We LOVE those books too, Jessica. I am glad you mentioned them. Erica – we have had to go through a couple of therapists to get to the right one for my son. Our current referral (and we adore her!) came from another mom in the area. It’s tough, but it’s worth it to keep searching for the right help.

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/#comment-555041 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=53505#comment-555041 In reply to Andrea.

Well said, Andrea! Yes, I find my own expectations are enough to make us all anxious. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/anxious/#comment-555040 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=53505#comment-555040 In reply to Sunshine.

The binder clip with index cards is a wonderful idea! We have a jar with slips of paper that have ideas on them, as well as a “special basket” filled with little fidgets and sensory toys that we use the same way.
It’s good to hear from you, Sunshine! I hope y’all are doing well. 🙂

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