Ten to twenty percent of school-aged children experience anxiety symptoms, making it a prevalent symptom in children and adolescents. Even many kids go through stress that does not meet the criteria for an anxiety condition. So what can you do to lessen your child’s stress and anxiety?
Focus on the positives.
Children who are worried or under stress frequently lose themselves in self-loathing thoughts. Instead of seeing the glass as half full or half empty, they would concentrate on it and worry about the future. Your ability to highlight your child’s great qualities and the positive parts of a scenario can help to remind your youngster to do the same.
Encourage your child to solve problems.
Help your child come up with solutions once you have acknowledged their feelings, shown that you comprehend their situation, and paid attention to what they had to say. This does not entail handling the situation for your kid.
Reward your child for showing courage.
Give your child a hug, a compliment, or even something practical like a sticker or a tiny gift if they overcome their worries. If you establish this as an incentive before your child is in the circumstance, it is not …