Kids and anxiety – it’s a problem in today’s world. Kids should grow up happy. We also know that life doesn’t always go perfectly smoothly and that part of growing up is learning how to deal with difficult situations so we have to expect our children to feel anxious sometimes. The question with kids and anxiety is how much worry and anxiety is two much? When does anxiety go from being a normal response and become a problem?

Having to deal with a new situation quite reasonably triggers some anxiety in most kids. No one is surprised if a child is a little nervous if they have to change schools.The child may hesitate to initiate the new task, but as they start the anxiety usually subsides. They move beyond their fear.

Children are prone to fear different things at different ages. The teenager may be anxious about social situations while a younger child worries about school.

The subject that triggers the anxiety has less to do with whether or not the anxiety is a problem than the effect the anxiety has on the child’s life.  Anxiety that progresses to the point that the child becomes withdrawn or tries to avoid certain situations completely has probably become excessive.

You might look for {indications that point to|signs that may indicate} the possibility of {excess anxiety|an anxiety problem|an anxiety disorder}. Things to look for include worry that seems way out of proportion to the situation, worrying way in advance, headaches or other physical symptoms, frequent need for reassurance. You can find other symptoms described at: Childhood Anxiety Disorder Symptoms.

If you think your child has a problem, it would be wise if you do something about it. Anxiety can become their standard way of relating to the world, something I don’t think any parent wants their child.

Children can heal from almost anything. With help and support, they can learn to face the challenges life offers confidently and appropriately.

With the availability of the Internet, parents have resources available that no previous generation has had. I recently came across an extremely effective program to help children deal with anxiety. You’ll find a review of this system at Anxiety Free Child Review.

You can also get some good ideas at Child Anxiety Disorder Treatment. However, if your child has serious issues you definitely should check out the more complete system I just mentioned.

 

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