Children have many anxiety and fears. Separation anxiety is one of the first anxieties that young children have. As children grow, one fear may disappear or replace another. Some common fears are fear of strangers, heights, darkness, animals, blood, insects, and being left alone. Children's anxiety and fears are common but when it interferes with their daily life and academic performances then it should a concern.
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Anxiety Medication and Kids
The use of medication is just one of the many treatment options available to manage the symptoms of anxiety disorders....
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Recognizing When Children Need Help
One of the most difficult tasks for a parent whose child has been exposed to a traumatic event, natural disaster or a...
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder usually affects children between the ages of six and eleven. It is characterized by...
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Help for Homesick Campers
Homesickness can overshadow the joys of a child's summer camp experience, but support from camp counselors and parents...
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Understanding School Refusal
Case Examples Rebecca, an eight-year-old girl, has always had difficulty attending school. Since she began third grade...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
