Helping a child who is afraid to go to school is hard work. Making sure you understand how anxiety works is essential as you ...

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As the first day of school approaches, many children feel nervous about going back to class. For little ones starting preschool for the first time, the transition to school can seem even more daunting ...

If anxiety is preventing you — or your child — from a good night’s rest, clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour has advice. An expert on teens and parenting, she consulted on “Inside Out 2” to ensure ...

Sometimes children are a little clingy or may have down days, while others are constantly seeking safety and withdrawing in every social situation, she says. Shyness can also come with some anxiety ...

The Counseling Psychology Department at Santa Clara University is conducting a research study focused on supporting young children with anxiety-related traits. We're exploring how digital tools—like ...

Children experience many emotions—happiness, excitement, frustration, sadness, and fear—just like adults. But when these emotions become persistent and start interfering with their daily lives, it may ...

Every parent has been there: watching their child pace nervously before a big game, seeing the worry on their face, and feeling helpless to fix it. As both a sports psychologist and a parent, I've ...

It’s common for adolescents to feel nervous or shy around others. But how their parents treat them may help ease or worsen their social anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Georgia ...

The employment future looks bright for people with strong math skills. But among the nation’s K-12 students, that represents a small and dwindling demographic. What’s to blame for students’ poor math ...