03/24/2026
When people hear childhood anxiety they think:
👉 a shy kid
👉 a kid who might worry a little more than usual
But the reality for parents looks more like:
😢 tears at bedtime
🤢 stomachaches before school
🔄 1,000 “what ifs”
⚡ meltdowns and big feelings
It’s not just worry because something big is happening, it’s daily life and it can have a big impact on the family and household.
✨ Tips if you’ve got an anxious kid:
👩⚕️ Talk to your pediatrician, they can connect you with resources.
📚 Check your local library (they’ve got parenting books that can help).
💛 Don’t forget about your own well-being! When our kids struggle, we struggle and sometimes having our own sounding board to talk through it all can help.
💬 If your child struggles with anxiety, what’s one thing you wish others knew so they could better understand your reality? ❤️