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Childhood anxiety articles for worried parents
Articles for parents walking alongside an anxious child — written with calm, clarity and zero shame.
Calm, attachment-based reads for anxious kids
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School Refusal: What to Do When Your Child Won't Go (and It Isn't 'Just Behaviour')
School refusal is rarely about school. Here's how to read what's underneath, and what to actually do this week.
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Anxiety in Kids: What to Say (and What to Skip) When Worry Spikes
Reassurance can backfire. Here's what helps an anxious child feel held without feeding the fear.
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Night-Time Fears in Children: A Gentle, Evidence-Based Guide
Night fears aren't a sign you've coddled your child. They're a sign of an active, imaginative brain in a dark room.
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Morning Stomachaches and School Anxiety: What's Really Happening
The stomachache is real. The anxiety driving it is too. Here's how to take both seriously without making either bigger.
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Separation Anxiety in Children: A Calm Parent's Roadmap
When goodbye becomes a battle, the answer isn't more bravery talks. It's more felt safety, in smaller doses.
Anxiety — frequently asked
How can I tell if my child has anxiety or is just shy?+
Shyness is a temperament; anxiety is distress that interferes with daily life — sleep, school, eating, friendships. If worry is shrinking your child's world, it's worth talking to a professional.
Should I push my anxious child through fears?+
Forced exposure usually backfires. Anxiety shrinks with graded, supported, repeated wins — small enough to succeed, repeated until the body learns it's safe.
Are stomachaches really a sign of anxiety?+
Yes. The gut and brain share a nerve highway, and anxiety often shows up as real, physical stomach pain — especially before school. The pain is real even when the cause is emotional.