Help Your Child Manage Anxiety: Tips for Home & School

Advocating for Your Child:

• You are your child's advocate.

• Speak up in various settings to support your child's needs.

When to Consult a Doctor:

• If anxiety persists or worsens.

• Other behavior problems arise.

• Scary events affect anxiety.

• Anxiety affects other medical conditions like asthma.

Additional Resources:

• Mental Health: Signs Your Child May Need More Support

• How to Talk About Mental Health With Your Child and Their Pediatrician

• Reading Writing & Resilience: Addressing Back-to-School Anxiety

• Anxiety Disorders Resource Center

• National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

Self-Care for Parents:

• Parenting can be stressful; seek support when needed.

• Taking care of yourself helps in supporting your child's well-being

For more information:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/help-your-child-manage-fears-and-anxieties.aspx