October 13th, 2020 / 0 Comments

Life can be pretty tough and stressors like the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can make kids and adults feel even more worried or anxious. As a parent, you can pay attention to anxiety in your child by looking for some of the warning signs listed below.
Anxiety is a normal response to stressful experiences and situations in your world. Some worry can be helpful but too much can start to get in the way. All kinds of things can make kids feel anxious including academic problems, family conflict, bullying or stressful life events.
Kids may show anxiety in lots of different ways including with their body, feelings, thoughts and behaviors. You may notice the following warning signs:
For some strategies you can try at home, check out our article “Helping Kids Manage Stress and Anxiety.” If you are worried about how your child is feeling or behaving, you should seek help and support from your pediatrician.
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