As a child, I had a great deal of anxiety. If you’ve ever seen me speak in public, that might surprise you. But anxiety among children is extremely common and affects almost all children, to varying ...

Evidence-based resources plus recommended storybooks can help parents and caregivers support children to build early skills ...

If you’ve ever felt anxious before delivering a speech, taking a test or performing on stage, you’re not alone. Most people feel anxious on occasion and it can actually be a good thing. Evolutionarily ...

Anxiety is a way we humans have evolved to protect ourselves. In threatening situations, our brains release a string of responses that result in rapid heart rate, sweating, trembling, hyperventilating ...

The first few days of school can spark excitement and anticipation for kids: they look forward to seeing friends, learning something new or getting back to sports and clubs. But for many students, ...

Anxiety and stress among schoolchildren skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, feeding chronic absenteeism, and the dawn of a new school year is leaving kids and parents alike to grapple with yet ...

On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane’s 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at drop-off because she didn’t want to go inside. On the second day, she entered class in tears.

Anxiety is a family inheritance nobody wants to pass down. Yet anxious parents often watch helplessly as their children develop the same fears, worries, and avoidance patterns they’ve struggled with ...

Conflicting recommendations leave parents with more questions than answers when it comes to vaccines for their newborn ...

End-of-year school concerts showcase children's talents and hard work, often filling performers with pride. But for some, the ...

“I can’t do it. It's too scary. I don’t want to.” It shows up before school dropoff, at the start of new activities, and even in joyful moments like concerts or plays. Picture the scene: children ...