Anxiety
Additional Resources
Tips and AdviceReduce chaos at home (establish routines)
Turn technology off at night Early to bed at night Help them eat healthier Don't load them with too many activities Pay attention to their feelings-use a journal to record feelings Stay calm when child is anxious about a situation or event Recognize and praise small accomplishments Don't punish mistakes or lack of progress Be flexible and try to maintain a normal routine |
Warning SignsComplaining of physical symptoms, such as frequent stomach aches, headaches, or muscle aches
Feelings of intense fear for no reason Preoccupation or recurring thoughts, such as worrying about getting sick Fear of social situations or fear of meting new people Extreme shyness Constant worrying about upcoming events, tests, social situation Physical signs such as racing heart, shortness of breath for no reason Extreme nervousness of irrational fears or new places and new situations Depression |
www.anxietycoach.com
www.teenhelp.com/teen-stress
www.troubleteen101.com
Source for this information: Operation Parent, www.operationparent.org, Parent Handbook 5th edition 2013-14
www.teenhelp.com/teen-stress
www.troubleteen101.com
Source for this information: Operation Parent, www.operationparent.org, Parent Handbook 5th edition 2013-14