You may not be able to make your child's anxiety go away — but you can help them build a toolbox of coping skills to navigate their fears productively.

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Gradually exposing a child to separation can help them become more comfortable with it, Lee said. Parents can start by doing ...

Early recognition, compassionate listening and support from a mental-health professional can help children heal and thrive ...

For some teens, school can be overwhelming and trigger anxiety and stress. As a parent, seeing your child struggle can be ...

As the first day of school approaches, many children feel nervous about going back to class. For little ones starting preschool for the first time, the transition to school can seem even more daunting ...

Every parent has been there: watching their child pace nervously before a big game, seeing the worry on their face, and feeling helpless to fix it. As both a sports psychologist and a parent, I've ...

Food allergies can be scary for kids. They may be even scarier for parents. But strategies are available to help families manage the fear, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC, told Healio.“Those of us in mental ...

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IF you’ve ever felt anxious about the modern world, think about how difficult it might be for children and young people who ...

"Just five more minutes of Minecraft first!" your child pleads as you remind them—for the third time—about the science project due tomorrow. Despite having two weeks to work on it, here you are again, ...

On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane’s 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at drop-off because she didn’t want to go inside. On the second day, she entered class in tears.