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

Anxiety is an increasingly common problem among children today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 7 percent of children age 3 to 17 have a diagnosed anxiety disorder; the ...

Children can find it hard to understand and talk about how they’re feeling so are unlikely to tell you when they’re suffering from anxiety. Look out for the signs, and if you suspect that they ...

School anxiety is a common experience for children, especially during transitions like starting a new grade or school. While some anxiety is normal, excessive worry can significantly impact a ...

We can’t help our kids unless we control our own anxiety, and that is: We need to get information, but not too much. We need to talk with other supportive people in our lives — friends, family, ...

An analysis of data from the National Survey of Children’s Health has found that physically inactive children exhibit higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to their physically active peers.

What is 'school refusal'? How school anxiety might show up at home How to help your child Children with special educational needs (SEN) Other things you can do School phobia, or school-related ...

Gloria L. Huang wrote her debut middle-grade novel 'Kaya of the Ocean' to honor kids with anxiety. These shows and movies do the same Gloria is a novelist and short story writer. She studied ...

Constant anxiety. We notice that Syrian children, through our work with them, they are not like other children. They’re always stressed. Any unfamiliar noise, if a chair moves, or if a door bangs shut ...