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Anxiety and children
Know the of disorder in child or teen
Know the signs of anxiety disorder in your child or teen ing a positive support network helps, too.
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• Recognize and praise your child’s small accomplishments and help build a strong support network.
• child’s small and help build a strong network.
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• Don’t punish mistakes or lack of progress.
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• A normal routine but flexible routine is necessary. Modify expectations during any high-stress periods.
• is a normal of adolescence; however, teens nosed with an disorder more sympchild or teen
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• Anxiety is a normal part of adolescence; however, teens diagnosed with an anxiety disorder experience more ongoing symptoms. Effective and consistent parenting helps your child or teen feel less anxious. Build-
• Building a teen’s self-esteem is always important, but for children with anxiety, building interpersonal strength is necessary If your child shows conencourage involvement and praise frequently.
• Be consistent but flexible when needed to help your child be more comfortable with change. Have transparent conversations allowing discussion and feedback so the teen feels empowered.
Source: Bethany Kassar, licensed clinical social worker and executive director of outpatient services at Summit Behavioral Health. Used with permission.
Source: Kassar, licensed clinical social worker and executive director of services at Summit Behavioral Health. Used with