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Here is what I know after nearly 25 years of working with children and families.
That is where we BEGIN.
Welcome to Anxiety Buster, where we Bust Big Feelings.
Buster's Bond
Buster's Bond
Little moments that matter.
Stories, surprises, and something special in your mailbox—because life is about relationships.
Busting Big Feelings
Busting Big Feelings
A free, forever story and activities to help you and your child start exploring what's happening underneath those BIG feelings.
CALM Paws
CALM Paws
When anxiety is taking over, CALM Paws helps you understand what's happening and learn how to respond without getting pulled into the cycle.
Busting Big Feelings helps parents understand what is happening underneath those BIG feelings.
It helps you reconnect with what you already know about your child. This allows you to respond confidently so you can feel connected.
There are dogs, and then there are DOGS.
There are dogs, and then there are DOGS.
Buster was that kind of DOG.
Buster was that kind of DOG.
His presence created a bond with our family, with me, and with the children he worked alongside.
That bond is his legacy.
Let's carry that bond forward.
Slow down. Connect. Make memories.
Some moments in life are easy to miss.
A conversation in the car.
A walk around the block.
A shared bowl of ice cream.
A child climbing into your lap.
A ridiculous laugh that nobody planned.
These moments may not look important while they're happening.
They are.
Buster's presence reminded me that relationships are built in these ordinary moments.
So I'm creating a little something to help us notice them.
When you join Buster's Bond, something will arrive in your mailbox each month.
Sometimes it might be a story.
Sometimes an invitation.
Sometimes an idea to try together.
And sometimes, I'll ask you to tell me what happened.
Because I don't just want to send things to you.
I want to see what happens when Buster's bond becomes part of your family, too.
Free. Forever.
Free. Forever.
Buster had a way of helping children feel understood.
But his story isn't really about a dog.
It's about connection.
It's about what happens when we slow down enough to notice what a child is communicating, when we make room for big feelings instead of trying to make them disappear, and when we build relationships that help children feel safe enough to grow.
I created Buster's story to help families understand childhood anxiety in a different way.
It will always be free.
No credit card.
No catch.
Just Buster's story, waiting for you.
Buster in action...Day 1 of Many!
Buster in action...Day 1 of Many!
Buster started life with a lot of big feelings that came out as big body energy. With time, patience, guidance, and ice cream (I know....I know....he loved it though🤫), he became a joyful soul who loved every single person he met. For 6 years, he spent time in my office participating with kids through a range of animal-assisted activities that showcased obedience, problem-solving, and nurturance, bringing calm and confidence to the kids. He retired an office hero, crossed the bridge peacefully, and his story and work will live on for anyone who wants it. 🌈
Disclaimer: I am sharing this as a resource for you. It is meant to be educational and supportive. I ask that you be cool with it as is. This is not therapy, nor does it imply a therapeutic relationship. Every family and child is different, and this content is not a substitute for individualized mental health care. Thank you and take care.
A DIFFERENT WAY TO RESPOND TO CHILDHOOD ANXIETY
A DIFFERENT WAY TO RESPOND TO CHILDHOOD ANXIETY
CALM Paws is my approach to helping parents respond to anxious children without letting anxiety take over the family.
It is built around three things:
VALIDATE - Let your child know that you see what they're experiencing.
VALIDATE - Let your child know that you see what they're experiencing.
EMPOWER - Give them opportunities to discover what they can do—even when something feels hard.
EMPOWER - Give them opportunities to discover what they can do—even when something feels hard.
TRUST - Trust your child to experience discomfort, learn from it, and build confidence through doing.
TRUST - Trust your child to experience discomfort, learn from it, and build confidence through doing.
You don't have to teach your child how to stop being anxious. You can learn how to respond in ways that give them room to grow.
I'm sharing what I've learned from years of working with children and families—including the things that seem obvious to me now but took years of experience to figure out.
We'll talk about childhood anxiety, parenting, relationships, and what actually happens when big feelings show up in real life.
Some of it will be practical.
Some of it will challenge the way we've traditionally thought about anxiety.
And some of it will simply remind you:
You're raising a human being—not a problem to be fixed.
ONE LAST THING.
ONE LAST THING.
Because life is about relationships.
Because life is about relationships.
That's really what all of this comes back to.
The relationship between a parent and child.
The relationship between a child and the world around them.
The relationships that help us feel known, understood, and connected.
And the relationships that make the ordinary moments of life worth remembering.
Buster taught me a lot about that.
I hope his bond can become part of your story, too.
— Erin
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