How to handle anxiety in kids?

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

[{"selector":"#anim-b4815a1e-a9e7-4696-a74c-ed7c9306e853","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-751e9195-cb17-40f2-9e75-78b16e48141f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 173.43985%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Anxiety is a natural part of childhood, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can affect a child's well-being. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

[{"selector":"#anim-521d0243-465f-41a3-b59a-8bc55ea6daca","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-100efe2a-ddf0-4e5f-9a8b-3de0626cea3d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 210.53843%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn 5 practical strategies to help your child cope with anxiety & feel supported. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Listen & Validate

[{"selector":"#anim-7a8c5a98-0c00-4b24-8f23-a95b674a0c41","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4bdd24ac-73be-407d-a505-dbb0505ac098","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 132.34396%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-54fb4bc7-e158-4874-9263-849d6af01d1c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a73ba381-8438-4b5f-be61-7cdd37b4c6ce","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 595.19464%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Let your child know their feelings are real & understandable. Offer reassurance that you are there for them. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Encourage Deep Breathing

[{"selector":"#anim-3dd1fe89-7359-4437-91c5-b58dd071a668","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9b980894-5c78-4bb6-a623-7770c2a8ff71","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 141.98545%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-49f5e94f-c160-46d6-96d1-c9aa435f0a19","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d24d9679-ad65-4100-927f-cadb48475148","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 342.12290%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Teach simple breathing exercises to help them calm their mind and body when anxiety strikes. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Establish Routines

[{"selector":"#anim-8f719c4a-ae73-44b5-bcce-e1dec17c2cb0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4528ee40-3297-4ec5-8e91-269acc0cbee6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 141.98545%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0a8c532e-7375-46dd-8638-9763ceebb935","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4a26cf8b-ad99-4f38-a776-ea8fdeaaadb1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 541.14073%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Children feel safer with predictability. Set regular routines to reduce uncertainty and stress. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Practice Relaxation

[{"selector":"#anim-a8b1c22d-561c-49f8-a603-7183bbfb94ec","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4099b7d6-1c44-4435-9e1a-679f2b15cd38","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 125.49465%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-97ae29ea-1ea3-4aa0-bdb9-cdb5b48cb1a0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-26cbac53-eff1-4cfe-b560-e8544ce61148","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 584.38399%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Introduce relaxation techniques like stretching or progressive muscle relaxation or listening light music to relieve tension. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Be Calm & Supportive

[{"selector":"#anim-29c53fb4-7c6f-4751-87b5-b05b3b6dfca7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9b654d4e-c65a-4813-874e-b7ee094ee204","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 141.98545%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8aaa12ca-6ade-4926-ad3b-b1f4db37ef49","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-34877aa2-0c36-4f5d-80d0-6e79be5de05a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 541.14073%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Your reactions matter. Stay calm and patient when your child is anxious, as they often mirror your emotions. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

SHOW US SOME

[{"selector":"#anim-4215452d-fadb-4cfe-9046-ffc9266ec063","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c34ffe52-f031-45c5-9f3c-87591736e696","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -931.94502%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-66c52019-48c7-414e-a577-91c164e57b89","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f03577ae-f270-46d3-84ec-fa015cafdf14","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -612.60032%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Video Credit: Pexels 6 Best hair growth vitamins If you found this helpful,