The Anxious Child

There are lots of different reasons for anxiety; life happens and stressful events can happen. Sometimes it can be a learned behaviour or some parenting styles, e.g not responding to the child’s needs or being too harsh.  From my own experience, my child often picks up on my anxiety and stress.  We can, ourselves, transform anxiety into courage, confidence and resilience and help shift anxiety into happiness. We can help our child to do that too.

Just like there are many different reasons for anxiety and stress, there are also many different solutions.  Taking a holistic approach is the key as we are all so unique and one size does not fit all.  We have to keep searching and trying to find the solutions that are right for you and your child.  Children are amazing they have no preconceived ideas: they are open and trust.  There are no walls, barriers or negative beliefs formed and they are more open to healing, our pets are the same.

I encountered anxiety with Xavier before a hospital appointment.  As we were getting ready, I applied a calming essential oil dōTERRA called Lavender Peace, diluted with fractionated coconut oil, and rubbed over his belly and under his feet. This had a soothing effect on his emotions and he was nice & calm going into our appointment.

I use dōTERRA essential oils in a variety of different ways to create a calming environment. One that I have found works consistently well is popping a few drops of dōTERRA Copaiba in Xavier’s milk bottle.  It has a very mild smell and taste so is fantastic to not interfere with the taste of his beloved bottle.  It helps support his nervous system, immune system and keeps him nice and calm. This works really well when he is over-tired, over-stimulated or in fearful situations such meeting new people or going to new places which can sometimes trigger anxiety for him. Another good kid’s blend to keep handy is the dōTERRA Rescue Soothing Blend for mini meltdowns or bursts of anger.

Recently we have had some difficult family situations. A lot of changes and emotional upheaval caused a lot of uncertainty and stress for our little man. Xavier reacted physically and developed constipation as a result.  I tried lots of different remedies including digestive essential oils massaged over belly and under feet. You name it, I tried it.  The biggest break-through came when I did a Zyto Wellness reading on Xavier whilst he was asleep, and the first oil his body chose was dōTERRA AromaTouch. Each time I recognised he was again holding on, I used the AromaTouch Technique and either the same day or next day his body would release.  This allowed him to release tension, built-up emotions, stress and anxiety and return his body to homeostasis.