When it comes to back-to-school anxiety specifically, Dr. Gautam encourages families to focus on preparation and giving kids ...

Helping a child who is afraid to go to school is hard work. Making sure you understand how anxiety works is essential as you ...

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 ...

It’s common for some children to be shy, but others experience something more serious, social anxiety. 28/22 Reporter Paola ...

Sometimes children are a little clingy or may have down days, while others are constantly seeking safety and withdrawing in ...

If anxiety is preventing you — or your child — from a good night’s rest, clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour has advice. An expert on teens and parenting, she consulted on “Inside Out 2” to ensure ...

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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 ...

Children experience many emotions—happiness, excitement, frustration, sadness, and fear—just like adults. But when these emotions become persistent and start interfering with their daily lives, it may ...

With school out for the summer, some students may no longer have access to crucial support and services available during the academic school year, as fear and anxiety rise in their communities from ...

The percentage of children under 18 years old with anxiety and depression increased steadily from 2016 to 2022, according to publicly available data from the National Survey of Children's Health that ...