Many children outgrow their fears, but persisting worries may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Psychologists weigh in on ...

Family therapists and authors Ashley Graber and Maria Evans offer parents guidance on how to ease their children’s anxiety in ...

Childhood Anxiety In Children: Signs And Symptoms A common symptom of anxiety problems in children is ongoing fear or worry. They even begin claiming to be ill when there is no apparent medical ...

Kids go through ups and downs, but if they’re constantly anxious or feeling low, it might be more than just a phase. From ...

whereas social anxiety is more common as children age. Experts have found that infants can show signs of depression, though it’s not common. Babies who are shyer, more withdrawn, or easily upset ...

Encourage emotional literacy. Teach children about anxiety in an age-appropriate way. Teach them that it shows up in physical signs—arousal and jitteriness—and a mental track of worry Let them ...

For some children and their parents, however, it can be difficult to determine when fears are typical and when they are developing into more serious phobias or anxiety disorders. Fears are a ...