What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous. Anxious children may be clingy, startle easily, cry or have tantrums, sleep poorly, and have headaches or stomachaches. (Everything you need to know about anxiety, healthline.com, 2018).
What types of anxiety are common in children?
Below, we have complied several helpful tips and strategies for managing anxiety with your child. We have included links to articles and various infographics.
What types of anxiety are common in children?
- Separation anxiety: Very anxious and upset when parted from parents and caregivers; refusal to attend camp, sleepovers, or play dates; worry that bad things will happen to self or loved ones while separated.
- Social anxiety: Strong fear of social situations; very anxious and self-conscious around others; worry about being judged or humiliated.
- Specific phobia: Severe, irrational fear set off by a situation or thing, such as thunderstorms, worry about vomiting, or insects.
Below, we have complied several helpful tips and strategies for managing anxiety with your child. We have included links to articles and various infographics.
Article Links:
- What to do and not to do When Children are Anxious.
- Free Virtual Mindfulness Classes
- CalmaLlama Workbook for Mindfulness. This is a workbook that can be used for grades 3-7. It’s a workbook that could be done over the summer if parents want to implement it. It can be done digitally or on pen and paper.