Anxiety in Children: Signs, Causes, and How to Help

Tip 01

A Sudden Fear of Monsters at Bedtime

It's not entirely uncommon for bedtime routines to unravel around 7:45 PM. One moment your child is brushing their teeth with the enthusiasm of a flailing octopus, and the next they're clinging to you for dear life because they suddenly believe monsters have taken up residency un

Alina Boiko
Sep 11 · 7 slides

Tip 02

Signs That Something's Up

Anxiety often wears different disguises. For some children, it's being overly worried about events that haven't happened yet (like tomorrow's playdate potentially turning disastrous). Others might display physical symptoms like stomachaches right before school starts. One parent

Tip 03

The Not-So-Obvious Symptoms

Avoid assuming kids will always articulate their feelings clearly—many don't have the vocabulary or self-awareness yet! Instead, watch out for increased irritability or sudden angry outbursts over trivial matters (yes, like the world-ending issue of mismatched socks).

Tip 04

What's Causing All This Fuss?

While some causes remain as mysterious as why toddlers think drawing on walls is fun, others are easier to pinpoint. Changes at home: A new sibling arriving can trigger feelings of displacement.Switching schools or teachers mid-year might bring worries about fitting into fresh en

Tip 05

The Genetic Lottery

If you had grandparents who worried excessively over... well actually everything—as mine did—it wouldn't be surprising if genes passed down some premium anxiety traits along with eye color!

Tip 06

Tackling Anxiety Head-On (No Capes Required)

An effective method involves addressing fears head-on by talking openly rather than dismissing them outrightly (*cue internal voice whispering ‘this isn't rocket science’*). Patience pays dividends here—or cash reward vouchers akin—but striking a balance between empathy without p

Tip 07

Create Predictable Routines With Wiggle Room

Around seven AM wake-up calls followed by breakfast help ground children prone towards spiraling thoughts amid chaos.Add flexibility within structures; say mornings involve choosing one favorite cereal instead five options leading indecisive paralysis. Add some buffer time agains

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