It is important for each of us to recognize that anxiety and stress are a part of life and can be experienced by everyone at least once.
Even small children can experience these feelings and for this you do not have to look for the guilty, but you can show care and understand what is happening with the child to help him.
How to tell if your child has anxiety or just age concerns?
The key is to understand how his life is being affected by what is happening. Psychologists say that the child is most likely experiencing anxiety if he is separating himself from the normal activities he performs, especially in interaction with other children.
According to a study conducted by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) 9.4% of children studied between the ages of 3 and 17 were diagnosed with anxiety from 2016-2019.
Psychologists emphasize that early care of children who may show signs of anxiety will bring a drastic change in the way their lives will develop later.
Physical signs of anxiety can be: headache, stomach ache, muscle tension and feeling tired.
Persistent irritability, avoidance behaviors, and changes in sleep patterns may also be associated with anxiety.
How can you help the child?
To begin with, psychologists emphasize that the parent should not be harsh with himself in this situation. It's not your fault and you're not a bad parent, it's just that the child might be anxious.
To help him start from honest conversations. Listen very carefully, discuss with the child and make him understand how to deal with the sensations and how to control them.
It is very important for the child to feel that he has a warm and dedicated space where he can go without fear.
If you find that you are unable to help him, you can go to a therapist for help.
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