Families of children who show symptoms of anxiety disorders are
often delayed in finding their son or daughter the support,
therapuetic intervention and care that will help them function
more comfortably in the world. While there may be certain
behaviors or situations that cause parents to first suspect
their child has anxiety that is controlling their ability to
function in common situations, children who are diagnosed with
one type of anxiety disorder or reaction often experience
anxiety of other kinds. Many of the techniques and strategies
suggested to aid children with specific anxiety disorders are
quite useful in helping children who experience short term or
temporary bouts of anxiety. Websites like worrywisekids.org
offer simple explanations from organizations like The Children's
Center for OCD and Anxiety that identify different types of
anxiety disorders; how to explain anxiety to children; helpful
scripts that parents can teach their sons and daughters at
different ages; managing and expressing anxi