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.

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 ...

Dr. Natasha Burgert, a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates in south Overland Park, has authored a new book as a part of the iconic "For Dummies" book series titled "Managing Childhood Anxiety For ...

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 ...

Seattle-area therapists say anxiety is common early in the school year, and parents should be on the lookout for a variety of stressors.

Anxiety disorder is often something we think about affecting adults, with the stresses of life piling on. Yet, according to the Library of National Medicine, approximately 7.1 percent of children are ...

A new study reveals children can feel calmer and more confident when reading aloud to a robot instead of an adult.

Children are still experiencing anxiety a year after Hurricane Helene, a licensed professional counselor reports. Younger children tend to show more anxiety from the storm than teenagers, who often ...

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 ...