Anxiety in children is often misunderstood because it doesn’t always show up as obvious fear or worry. Many kids express anxiety through behaviours that seem unrelated, like sudden anger, restlessness ...

Just because your child is anxious or afraid of the dark does not mean you have to spend hours getting them to sleep or lose ...

Anxiety disorders are on the rise in kids, and while the social effects of COVID-19, shutdowns, and other related changes accelerated the rise, rates were already growing rapidly. The prevalence can ...

To whom does the recommendation apply? This recommendation applies to children and adolescents 18 years or younger who do not have a diagnosed anxiety disorder and who are not showing recognized signs ...

The most wonderful time of the year is busy and stressful for many people, including kids. Even though we think the holidays should be joyful and relaxing, both adults and kids can experience a lot of ...

Fears and worries are expected parts of life—but just waiting for them to pass is not our only option. By expecting fears, we ...

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The pandemic’s lingering effects and chronic screen time make it hard for anxious kids to stay in school, an expert says, but parents can help by “praising instances of bravery.” For children and ...

I have navigated anxiety for as long as I can remember, going back to not being able to raise my hand to talk in preschool. I would get stomach aches or feel my heart racing, but I didn’t know why.

In Disney Pixar's blockbuster sequel Inside Out 2, which hit theaters last week, a new character with a frizzy spray of orange hair and an awkward smile walks into Headquarters with two armfuls of ...