Stress and anxiety
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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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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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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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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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Why some kids get stomachaches before school
Why do kids have frequent stomachaches before school? Is it stress? Are they faking it? Find out why…
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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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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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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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Signs of anxiety in young kids
Are you concerned that a young child you know has anxiety? Use this anxiety checklist to see example…
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Signs of anxiety in tweens and teens
Are you worried that a tween or teen you know has anxiety? Use this checklist to see examples of tee…
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ADHD and anxiety
Learn why ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand and how symptoms can overlap. Find out why some kid…
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Dyslexia and anxiety: What you need to know
Reading aloud in class. Not understanding why reading is so hard. Learn how situations like these ca…
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Slow Processing Speed and Anxiety: What You Need to Know
Kids with slow processing speed often feel anxious. Learn about anxiety, slow processing speed and h…
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Sensory Processing Issues and Anxiety: What You Need to Know
Life can be stressful for kids who are highly sensitive to sounds, sights, smells, and textures. Her…
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Math Anxiety vs. Dyscalculia in Kids: Comparing the Signs
Math anxiety and dyscalculia are different, but the signs can look similar. Which is causing your ch…
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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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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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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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10 Ways to Help Your Grade-Schooler Cope With Stress
Stress is common among kids who learn and think differently. These tips can help your grade-schooler…
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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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Why Fourth Grade Can Be Hard for Kids
Is your 9-year-old or 10-year-old stressed out or exhausted? Find out what happens in fourth grade a…
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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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How to Talk With Your Child About Social and Emotional Issues
When your child is struggling socially or with emotions, what should you say? Get conversation start…
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How to Help Your Child Cope With Test Anxiety
Does your child get anxious or nervous about taking tests? These test anxiety tips can help you help…
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My Anxiety and ADHD: Hiding Behind a Perfect Veneer
She was a star athlete and straight-A student, how could she have ADHD? Read how a woman diagnosed w…
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8 ways I manage anxiety from my learning disability
My math learning disability was making school impossible. I made a list of strategies to help me cop…
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Experts Weigh In: “How Can I Get My Young Child Less Anxious About Starting School?”
Starting school can be scary for young kids. Hear from experts on how to help your child feel less n…
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Classroom accommodations for anxiety
How can teachers help kids with anxiety in the classroom? Explore this list of anxiety accommodation…
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Video: How Meditation Helps Poet LeDerick Horne Manage Attention and Emotions
Watch as LeDerick Horne, a poet with learning disabilities, explains how meditation helps him with f…
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy: What You Need to Know
What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)? Learn about DBT therapy and the skills it emphasizes to…
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Homework anxiety: Why it happens and how to help
What is homework anxiety? Find out why some kids get so anxious about homework, and how you can help…
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Video: Comedian Dena Blizzard Opens Up About Her Daughter’s Anxiety
Watch as comedian Dena Blizzard, creator of One Funny Mother, talks about her daughter's journey wit…
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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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Self-care for kids: 6 ways to self-regulate
Help kids use these activities to practice self-regulation and self-care.
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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…