It’s not uncommon to feel fearful or scared as a young child and is usually just a phase but when it begins to be excessive fear or worry in children 6 and over and lasts for a period longer than 4 weeks it can be anxiety.
Anxiety occurs when a child suffers excessive distress and becomes nervous or fearful. It can be triggered by a circumstance that the child feels is traumatic, a significant family change such as divorce, birth of sibling, first day of school, death in the family or just a scary event that the child personally experiences.
Common Signs to Watch For in Children With Anxiety:
• Tummy Aches, feeling nauseous
• Headaches
• Not wanting to go to school
• Avoidance of sleepovers
• Problems sleeping
• Needing to sleep in parents bed at night
• Refusal to attend extra-curricular activities
• Excessive or unrealistic worry
What You Can Do About It:
• Reassure your child. Really listen to what your child is saying to you. Reassure that you know and understand their feelings.
• Remember who they’re learning from. Try not to be too over protective or fearful yourself.
• Try panicaway
The world can be a scary place to a child and it’s our job to make them feel confident and secure! The most powerful method for eliminating general anxiety, Panic Away has helped thousands!
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