Elm Street Elementary in Summerside, P.E.I., will be offering a session for parents Wednesday evening on how to identify anxiety in children and how to help them manage it. The panel discussion How to ...

All kids can feel nervous sometimes -- about the first day of school or speaking in front of the class. But when the worry starts to overwhelm a child: that can be a sign of an anxiety disorder. It is ...

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

Ask a Child Psychologist is a series of columns offering insights and advice on navigating youth emotional and mental well-being. It is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical ...

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 ...

Emergency crew watch as a wildfire burns 10 kilometres northwest of Fox Creek, Alta. Experts say it's important to validate the range of feelings about wildfire danger that may come up for children.

The beginning of a new school year is often defined by anticipation. For some students, the newness brings excitement. For others, the unknown sparks anxiety. However the kids in your life respond to ...

Starting School Can Be Hard for Young Kids. Here’s How to Help With Separation Anxiety On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane's 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at ...

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 ...

As they grow up, all children are likely to experience new and challenging situations that provoke worrying thoughts. A parent's role is not necessarily to eliminate the anxiety, but help to manage it ...

Students have returned to another school year of uncertainty and pandemic restrictions. That, according to University of Calgary researchers, may be leading to more anxious children. “Anxiety rates ...