Being a parent of an anxious child, you have to deal with a set of unique issues. A child with anxiety problems can be more vulnerable and sensitive than other children, and the parent’s role is very important in teaching the child to cope. It can be difficult learning to be supportive without being overly intrusive in the anxious child’s life.
A recent study showed that mothers who have high anxiety can influence the results of the child’s therapy.
Follow the link to learn what has been found related to parental anxiety and treatment for children.
http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/anxious-mothers-affect-children-0906123
