Questions tagged [anxiety]
Coping with anxiety as a parent or non-medical questions on helping a child with their anxiety.
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How do I motivate my ten-year old to take responsibility and to do his best?
I worry that my ten-year old son is developing (has developed) a mindset that will come back to bite him as he gets older. He is a very bright and active kid, but does not like to extend himself and ...
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How to build self-confidence / reduce social anxiety in a 7+ yr old boy?
Summary: I am looking for strategies and parenting best practices on how to boost self-confidence & reduce social anxieties in a 7+ yr old boy.
Context: We have a little boy who seems to be ...
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Mom too worried with germs and disease
I've a six month old baby. He's very healthy. My girlfriend (his mom)
is literally terrified by the "dirt, germs, bacteria, and viruses" and any
illness they could cause.
So..just to name a few, she ...
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How to help my 8-year-old who has selective mutism and doesn't say a word at school?
My 8-year-old has selective mutism. She is very talkative at home, but when it comes to school she will not say a word. She went the whole school year without her teacher hearing her voice. When I go ...
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