Is your easygoing child suddenly clinging to you at school and worrying incessantly? You may be confused and wonder how this happened.
Oddly enough, what seems like an abrupt change may be nothing more than a stage they are going through.
Each stage changes not only how your child interprets the world but also how they might be afraid of it. That doesn’t mean anything is broken. It could just mean they’re noticing things they hadn’t noticed before.
Instead of assuming the worst, it can help to pause and see this as a natural part of childhood.
This article looks at childhood anxiety and how children’s fears change as they grow, and with the right help, they can develop more confidence as they move through it.
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Oddly enough, what seems like an abrupt change may be nothing more than a stage they are going through.
Each stage changes not only how your child interprets the world but also how they might be afraid of it. That doesn’t mean anything is broken. It could just mean they’re noticing things they hadn’t noticed before.
Instead of assuming the worst, it can help to pause and see this as a natural part of childhood.
This article looks at childhood anxiety and how children’s fears change as they grow, and with the right help, they can develop more confidence as they move through it.
Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our five positive psychology tools for free. These engaging, science-based exercises will help you effectively deal with difficult circumstances and give you the tools to improve the resilience of your clients, students, or employees.
Childhood Anxiety: How It Develops & What It Teaches Us
