Why Your Anxious Child Needs Love, Love and More Love

Loving your anxious child probably comes naturally, and the more love you provide the better your child's emotional development can be. Read on for more!

How to Foster Curiosity in Anxious Children

Anxious children can be too fearful to exhibit much curiosity, but there are ways you can help them explore and embrace the world.

Go Out and Play: Benefits of Physical Activity for Anxious Children

Summertime's lazy days can take a huge toll on your anxious child's mental health. Get them moving and you may see their anxiety improving!

How to Promote Positive Behavior in Anxious Children

Anxious children may have a challenging time developing a strong sense of self, and how your respond to their positive behaviors can promote that development - or not. Check out helpful dos and don'ts.

Help for Anxious Children with OCD: Ten Turtles on Tuesday

Millions of people suffer from OCD, with symptoms often showing up in childhood. Help your child cope with a new book by school psychologist Ellen Flanagan Burns that tells the story of a girl who overcame her obsessions and compulsions.

When It Comes to Autism, Environment Matters

It's long been known that genetics play a role in the development of autism spectrum disorder, but a new study uncovers the role environmental factors may play as well. Read on for more!

Why Anxious Children May be Prone to Lying

Lying is certainly not an admirable trait, yet anxious children may be prone to it. It's often not out of craftiness or malice, but rather because of fear. Read on for more.

Narcissism vs. Child Anxiety and Why Both Are on the Rise

More young people and children today suffer from anxiety and narcissism than ever before. Find out how these two disorders are linked and what may be behind them.

How to Help Your Anxious Child be More Confident and Outgoing

Anxious children can be shy and introverted children, but you can help your anxious child boost his or her confidence and enjoyment of life with a few helpful suggestions.

How Does Stress Affect A Child’s Brain?

A child does not usually know how to deal with stress and anxiety. This is why many kids will just scream or cry when upset. But how does sustained anxiety affect a child over time?