What to Do When Your Anxious Child Refuses to Go to School

Anxious children can view school as a scary place and even refuse to go. Here's what you can do to help your child work through school refusal.

Can Your Anxious Child’s Friends Impact Fear and Anxiety?

A study looked at how much influence children’s friends have on fear and anxiety. Parents definitely want to check this out to see what the study had to say.

How a Child’s Social Anxiety and Holiday Parties Can Mix

A child's social anxiety doesn't have to hinder the holiday spirit. Check out some tips for helping your anxious child enjoy all the season brings.

Book Helps Neglected Children Cope with Anxiety, Emotions, Change

Know any anxious children who had been saddled with adult responsibilities? This new book may help, providing a way to give neglected children the care and attention they need and deserve.

How Dogs May Help Decrease Child Anxiety

Dogs can help children learn responsibility and cooperation while providing unconditional love. And a recent study also finds dogs may do wonders for reducing children's anxiety.

How Selective Mutism Can Affect Anxious Children

Certain situations can be scary enough for anxious children that the children are unable to speak. Read on for more on the condition known as selective mutism.

When Picky Eating Can Indicate Anxiety, Depression or ADHD

Picky eating in children could be just a phase, or it could be a sign of underlying issues such as anxiety, depression or ADHD. Read on to find out what the latest research says about this common childhood habit.

Separation Anxiety: What’s Normal and What’s a Problem?

Separation anxiety is part of growing up, although it can also become something your child does not outgrow. Learn more about the disorder.

How You May be Passing Anxiety on to Your Children

Anxiety is contagious? You bet. A study showed anxious parents can end up with anxious children from environmental factors alone.

Yet More Reasons to Teach Your Anxious Child Mindfulness

We've long touted the benefits of mindfulness for anxious children, and here come yet more reasons to incorporate a regular mindfulness practice into you and your child's lives.