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How can you help an anxious child?

How can you help an anxious child?

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It can be really tricky to know when to step in and help your kid when they're having anxiety. Unfortunately, this is a really common situation: 10 percent of kids have diagnosable levels of anxiety.

So on this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn, we're going to learn three key things:

  • What is anxiety?
  • How can you help them manage it?
  • When should you step in as a parent?

Related resources

  • The difference between typical anxiety and an anxiety problem
  • Classroom accommodations for anxiety
  • The connection between anxiety and stress

Timestamps

  • (0:54)   What is anxiety?
  • (3:28) How can I respond to my child's anxiety?
  • (9:37)  How should we talk about anxiety with kids?
  • (14:03 ) How parents can project on kids

Explore Through My Eyes today. Step into the world of three kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia — helping you see differently so you can act differently.

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