Predictable routines can help children feel calm and in control. (Cavan Images/Cavan Collection via Getty Images) As a child, I had a great deal of anxiety. If you’ve ever seen me speak in public, ...

Everyday fears should not be confused with phobias. A phobia is defined as a persistent irrational fear of a specific object, activity or situation, which leads ...

For some teens, school can be overwhelming and trigger anxiety and stress. As a parent, seeing your child struggle can be ...

You may not be able to make your child's anxiety go away — but you can help them build a toolbox of coping skills to navigate their fears productively.

Gradually exposing a child to separation can help them become more comfortable with it, Lee said. Parents can start by doing ...

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Back-to-school anxiety is common. Dr. Bahar Hashemi, a psychiatrist who treats children and teens, said there are strategies that parents can implement to help. Hashemi said the ...

It's common for adolescents to feel nervous or shy around others. But how their parents treat them may help ease or worsen their social anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Georgia ...

Blueprint reports that many kids find Halloween frightening. Parents can help by recognizing fears, setting limits, and ...

No parents like it when their children throw tantrums but most will know it can be a common occurrence. Toddlers often act this way as they’re often unable to verbally express their needs or ...

As a child, I had a great deal of anxiety. If you’ve ever seen me speak in public, that might surprise you. But anxiety among children is extremely common and affects almost all children, to varying ...