Predictable routines can help children feel calm and in control. (Cavan Images/Cavan Collection via Getty Images) As a child, I had a great deal of anxiety. If you’ve ever seen me speak in public, ...
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As the first day of school approaches, many children feel nervous about going back to class. For little ones starting preschool for the first time, the transition to school can seem even more daunting ...
Colin King has received funding from the Miggsie Fund through the Lawson Foundation to support the creation of a parent storybook resource guide. Amy Rzezniczek received funding from the Social ...
Most parents want to take away their child's worries and shield them from pain. While that's not always possible, if you heard these phrases growing up, your parents definitely made you feel safe and ...
On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane's 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at drop-off because she didn't want to go inside. On the second day, she entered class in tears.
Anxiety in children can be a big worry for parents, here are the signs to look out for and how to help your child.
Getting homesick letters, phone calls or texts from children at camp can be distressing to parents and caregivers. The temptation may be to jump into action and try to rescue the child or somehow fix ...
When it comes to responding to a child’s anxiety, parents “should never promise something that can’t be promised,” Byrne said ...