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Anxiety Disorder
Information for parents on diagnosing, treating, and caring for a child with anxiety disorder.
First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with An…
A handful of easy, quick suggestions to help you get a fast start on helping your child diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder.
Before You Look for Information on Anxiety Disorder
Start with these recommended resources for finding facts, strategies, and advice on parenting children with anxiety disorder.
Preparing the School for Your Child with Anxiety Disorder
School can be a difficult place for children with anxiety problems -- academically, behaviorally and socially. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these tips and printouts.
What Is Anxiety?
A short definition of anxiety, with links to more information.
How to Relieve School Anxiety
For some kids, school can be a tense and fearsome place. Children with special needs in particular may have problems understanding what is expected of them; may face painful social exclusion; and may find the work confusing and stressful.
Teach Your Child to Control Anxiety
Watching your child struggle with fears, worries, and phobias can make a parent feel powerless. Teaching your child strategies to bring all that scariness down to size can make both you and your anxious one feel powerful again.
Breathing Techniques to Relax Your Child
The ultimate goal is for children to be able to relax quickly when faced with stressful situations. However, in order to do so, it's important for children to practice breathing techniques on a daily basis, so that they become second nature.
Escalator Phobia
If your child is afraid of riding the escalator, consider whether a phobia could be making the moving stairway seem terrifying. Lisa Fritshcer, About.com guide to Phobias, explains how escalator fear becomes overwhelming.