Many parents are worried about the anxieties in their kids. Even though, it is true that all children have anxieties, but in some cases it becomes excessive. Here, parents can help them when they can understand the nature of the inner experience of their kid. Generally, human beings generate anxiety by themselves to signal that a danger is perceived. For instance, if a train approaches, when we are crossing the railway line, we develop anxiety as the risk of nearing train is involved. We immediately react to such a situation with fight defense or coping mechanisms. Here are some tips for parents when they are moving with children with anxiety so that they can be of some help for the development of the kids: Continue reading “How Parents Can Help Their Children With Anxiety”


These days many marriages are not lasting for a long time and are ultimately ending up in a divorce. Divorce rates are skyrocketing. This in turn is taking a toll on traditional family relations. This is causing children of divorced parents to develop separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is a continuous state of fear that exists in children’s minds and harms their health and happiness. Continue reading “How Divorce Can Lead to Separation Anxiety in Your Children”


Though panic disorder is a major factor that triggers teen anxiety, it is treatable. Teens who have been affected by this disorder may suddenly have intense fear due to which they may feel discomfort and other symptoms like rapid heart-beat and shortness of breath. Such periods of panic attacks may last for a few minutes and in some teens, they may even last for hours. But, the problem with panic attacks is that they occur without any warning. Continue reading “What Makes Panic Disorder a Major Cause of Teen Anxiety”


Parents who have decided to separate legally should keep their children informed of their impending divorce. But, experts in Psychology of children give a parenting advise that both the parents should be present while the kids are being told about their legal separation. Both the parents should discuss with each other and decide how and what should be told and how they should respond to the questions, if any, of the children. Continue reading “Parenting Tips – Telling Your Children about Your Divorce”


Teens getting nervous over examinations, when they are asked to give public speeches or when they work in groups is not uncommon. But, those young people who have social phobia may be affected by teen anxiety in such situations. Due to this anxiety, they may try to avoid these situations or may even avoid routine social activities. But, there are treatments for this problem. If you are a teen who has been affected by this problem, you must first know about social phobia before opting for these treatments. Continue reading “How Social Phobia can Lead to Teen Anxiety”