Stress and anxiety
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10 Ways to Help Your Middle- or High-Schooler Manage Stress
Stress is common among teens who learn and think differently. These tips can help your high school c…
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Signs of Anxiety and Depression in Different Grades
Some kids who learn and think differently are more likely to have anxiety or depression than other k…
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“My Stomach Hurts”: Why Some Kids Get Stomachaches Before School
Does your child's stomach hurt before school? Could it be stress? What if it seems like they're faki…
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The Difference Between Typical Anxiety and an Anxiety Problem
What's the difference between feeling anxious and having anxiety, or typical anxiety vs. an anxiety …
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Social Anxiety During Social Distancing: How to Help Your Child Cope
Learn how to help kids cope with social anxiety during social distancing. Get tips from the Child Mi…
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Anxiety in Kids Who Learn and Think Differently
It's common for kids who learn and think differently to have anxiety or feel anxious. Read about the…
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Stress and Kids Who Learn and Think Differently
Learn why kids who learn and think differently might experience more stress than other kids. Get tip…
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Types of Emotional Help Available for Your Child
If your child is struggling emotionally, there's a lot of help available. Find out what your options…
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6 Places to Look For a Therapist for Your Child
We asked our experts and the Understood community for their best tips on finding a therapist for you…
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Download: Anxiety Log to Find Out Why Your Child Gets Anxious
Why does your child get anxious? This printable anxiety log can help you see patterns in your child'…
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10 Ways to Help Your Grade-Schooler Manage Stress
Stress is common among kids who learn and think differently. These tips can help your grade-schooler…
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The Connection Between Anxiety and Stress
Learn how anxiety is different from stress, and how chronic stress can lead to anxiety in children w…
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When People Have Different Views: How to Help Your Child Cope This Election Season
This election season, your child might have trouble understanding disagreements and that not everyon…
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How Can I Help My Child Cope With Back-to-School Anxiety?
How can you avoid or stop back-to-school anxiety? An expert shares tips on how to help your child fe…
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Social Anxiety in Kids: What You Need to Know
What is social anxiety? Read about social anxiety disorder, how learning and thinking differences ca…
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Checklist: Questions to Ask Potential Therapists
Use this checklist of questions to ask therapists and counselors when choosing a psychotherapist for…
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Good Stress vs. Bad Stress for Kids
There's more than one type of stress. Good stress builds confidence in kids. Bad stress tears it dow…
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Why Does My Child Want to Be Babied?
What does it mean when your child suddenly wants to be babied around third grade? An expert explains…
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Signs of Anxiety in Young Kids
Are you concerned your young child has anxiety? Use this anxiety checklist to see examples of childh…
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When Kids Are Anxious About the Coronavirus: What to Do
If your child is anxious about coronavirus, what can you do? Get tips on how to calm your child's an…
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Signs of Anxiety in Tweens and Teens
Are you worried your tween or teen has anxiety? Use this checklist to see examples of teen anxiety s…
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Will My Child Bounce Back from the Coronavirus Crisis?
Learn about signs of trauma related to COVID, and get tips from the Child Mind Institute on how to h…
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My Sixth Grader Is Anxious About School. What Can I Do?
Middle school can make lots of kids anxious. Find out how parents can help ease anxiety about middle…
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When Is It Time to Get My Child Help for Mental Health Issues?
When is it time to find a counselor for your child with learning issues and disabilities? Learn abou…