Expert advice on identifying, improving your child’s anxiety
How do you know if your child’s anxiety level is above average? Psychiatrist Dr. Laura Willing weighs in.
How do you know if your child’s anxiety level is above average? Psychiatrist Dr. Laura Willing weighs in.
Psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, explains how anxiety can make children retreat or act out – and how parents can help prevent these disruptive or out-of-control behaviors.
It is common for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to have a higher chance of also being diagnosed with anxiety.
Anxiety in our kids isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it’s the avoidance behaviors that anxiety brings out that can be problematic.
Our job as parents is striking the delicate balance of teaching our children to be afraid of things that can actually harm them while not instilling too much fear and anxiety.