{"product_id":"managing-childhood-anxiety-for-dummies","title":"Managing Childhood Anxiety for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatasha Burgert, MD, FAAP, \u003c\/b\u003e is a board-certified pediatrician, national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and child health advocate. Dr. Burgert is a prolific writer and media contributor. She held a regular column, \"Dear Pediatrician,\" for two years in \u003ci\u003eForbes Health, \u003c\/i\u003e and is a sought-after speaker and educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Managing Childhood Anxiety 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Worrying About Your Child's Worries 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining Anxiety 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Anxiety 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeing rising rates of anxiety 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding the roots of anxiety 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for Anxiety in Children 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating child development 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowing, not telling 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecking out various anxiety types 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the Diagnosis 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with your child's doctor 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering alternative diagnoses 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepting your child's anxiety 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring Treatment 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaning into therapy 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFueling the anxious brain 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding protection 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering anxiety medications 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding support at school 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritizing safety 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping Your Child Where You Can 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with you 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeing it through 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Recognizing That Kids Aren't Little Adults 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeeting the Boss: Your Child's Brain 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vital hindbrain 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emotional inner brain 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinking outer brain 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating Plasticity 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at Chemical Communicators 22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamining how neurotransmitters work 22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeeting the messengers 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovering How Emotions Grow 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring Social-Emotional Milestones 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToddlers (2-4 years) 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly childhood (5-7 years) 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiddle childhood (8-11 years) 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing Challenges in Pediatric Mental Health 29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Knowing Your Family Isn't Alone 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxious Kids Are Everywhere 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the Rise in Child Anxiety 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvancing science 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormalizing mental health 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasing screen time 34\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledging the pandemic effect 34\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmplifying background stressors 34\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasing parental stress 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredicting Anxiety 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping brains and anxiety symptoms 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharing genetics and epigenetics 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating child temperament 37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at parenting style 38\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepting Your Child's Anxiety 38\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying anxiety early matters 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReframing your role 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Seeing What Anxiety Looks Like in Kids 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing That Anxiety Is the Greatest Mimicker 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing two different case studies 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunting for clues 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a chameleon 44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitoring for misdirection 45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Anxiety's Three Parts 46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmotional 46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavioral 47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical 48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticing How Child Anxiety Differs from Adult Anxiety 49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysiology 49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironment 51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime span 51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Types of Child Anxiety Disorders 52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific phobias 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparation anxiety disorder 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelective mutism 54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneralized anxiety disorder 55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial anxiety disorder 55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgoraphobia 56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanic disorder 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying Childhood Anxiety Matters 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Understanding Normal Childhood Worries and Fears 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Stress Response 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding signs of stress in kids 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing childhood stress 61\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing It's Normal to Worry 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining age-appropriate worries 63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting kids who worry 64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferentiating worry from anxiety 65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at two real-world examples 66\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTackling Fears 67\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturing from imaginary to reality-based fears 67\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping a scared child 69\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing fears from phobias 69\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Watching Out for Medical Mimickers 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Brain-Body Connection 72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponding to Tummy Troubles 73\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the causes of CAP 73\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the ENS 74\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for clues 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarning signs to never ignore 77\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the scoop on poop 77\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping tummy pain at home 78\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging Sleepless Nights 80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurveying slumbering symptoms 81\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting better zzz's 82\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with Nagging Headaches 84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarning signs to never ignore 84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing headache types 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelieving headaches at home 86\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperiencing Urinary Issues 87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeeing too much 88\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeeing too little 89\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling Concerning Chest Pain 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReacting to stress 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarning signs to never ignore 91\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking Care of Tics (Not Ticks) 92\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying tics 92\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging tics 93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatching Out for Thyroid Disorders 95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Diagnosing Child Anxiety 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Visiting the Doctor 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a Great Pediatrician 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing for the Office Visit 101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganizing and prioritizing 101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging educators 103\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding all caregivers 104\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsking for a private conversation 104\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing your child 105\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Confidentiality 106\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimizing Your Appointment Day 107\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding \"Doctor Office Don'ts\" 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Walking Through the Psychological Evaluation 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting Ready for a Mental Health Assessment 112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting a mental health clinician 112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing for the visit 114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplaining the visit to your child 114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What a Mental Health Visit Looks Like 115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured interview 116\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandardized rating scales 117\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognitive and academic testing 118\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeedback and recommendations 119\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpecting Difficult Questions 119\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial determinants of health 120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdverse childhood experiences 120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositive childhood experiences 121\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring Alternatives to an Anxiety Diagnosis 122\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 122\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepression 122\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning disabilities 123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeurodiversity or autism spectrum disorder 123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOppositional defiant disorder (ODD) 124\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectionism 124\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensory processing issues 124\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Treating Child Anxiety 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Exploring Child Therapy Options 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Importance of Therapy 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovering How Child Therapy Works 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReframing Therapy Myths 130\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Therapy didn't work for me, so it won't work for my kid.\" 130\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Won't a pill work faster? Let's do that.\" 131\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Can't I do this at home? I've been to therapy and know how it works.\" 131\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"They don't want to go to therapy, so we need something else.\" 132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Therapy is making kids weaker.\" 132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a Therapist 133\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAffording Therapy 134\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting Expectations for Therapy 135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeing What a Therapy Session Looks Like 136\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMapping out the phases of therapy 136\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing online versus in-person 137\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelling Your Child about Therapy 138\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Types of Anxiety Therapy for Kids 139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCbt 139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAct 140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDbt-c 140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPACE training 140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePcit 141\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay therapy 141\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmdr 141\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing Yourself for After the Session 142\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Anxiety Medications: What Parents Need to Know 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering Anxiety Medications for Kids 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how medications work 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing when medication is needed 145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a prescriber 146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating Principles in Medicine Management 146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a partnership 147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespecting individuality 147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTargeting symptoms 147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing that pills are not skills 148\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting low and going slow 148\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSticking to one change at a time 148\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing for Your Child's Medical Plan 149\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing your family history 149\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInquiring about insurance 149\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePracticing how to swallow a pill 149\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining your goals 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritizing Safety 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: Suicide and kids 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the risk 151\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing access to means 151\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoring medications and other substances 152\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining bedroom safety 153\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting safety planning 153\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailing Commonly Used Anxiety Medications 154\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 154\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) 158\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha-agonists 159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntihistamines 160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePracticing Successful Medication Habits 161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritizing safe storage 161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormalizing a routine 162\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding self-administration 162\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpecting frequent follow-up visits 163\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking toward your goals 163\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddressing Common Questions and Concerns 163\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I don't want to turn my kid into a zombie.\" 164\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I don't want medicine to change who they are.\" 164\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Don't kids become dependent on these medications?\" 164\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"These medications never worked for me Why will they work for my kid?\" 165\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I've heard these medications aren't FDA-approved for anxiety Is it safe to use something 'off label'?\" 165\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My kid is so young; will they need this forever?\" 166\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What about long-term side effects?\" 166\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What if the medications don't work?\" 166\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This dose is the same that their father is on Isn't that too high?\" 167\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What about lab work?\" 167\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Evaluating Supplements and Nutraceuticals 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavigating the Supplement Landscape 170\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing pharmaceuticals from supplements and nutraceuticals 171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing supplements with kids 172\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementing Smartly 173\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with supplements 173\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding risks 174\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking better choices 175\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurveying Anxiety Supplements 177\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega-3 blends 177\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin d 178\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium 178\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron 179\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc 180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex B vitamins 181\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbiotics 181\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmino acids 182\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender 182\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaffron 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCbd 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Parenting Your Anxious Child 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Analyzing Your Parenting Style and Anxiety's Impact 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining Your Parenting Style 188\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting Your Parenting Style into Action 189\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinking Parenting Behaviors and Anxious Kids 190\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributing to child anxiety 191\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtecting against anxiety 192\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReflecting on your parenting behaviors 193\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParenting with Anxiety 193\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxiety intercepts your parenting effectiveness 194\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxiety intensifies your child's experience with anxiety 194\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxiety makes your emotional interpretations inaccurate 194\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxiety is contagious 195\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxiety changes your parenting memories 195\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxiety interferes with your relationships 195\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxiety steals your parenting joy 195\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxiety is worth treating 196\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding Accommodation 196\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovering your accommodation behaviors 197\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopping accommodation 198\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Optimizing Your Home Environment 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding That Anxiety Management Starts at Home 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritizing Sleep 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating the need for sleep 201\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing that sleep impacts the whole family 203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoting sleep differences in anxious kids 204\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBedsharing with anxious kids 204\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommitting to healthy bedtime habits 206\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving for Mental Health 209\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbracing the outdoors 209\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergizing family movement 210\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFueling the Anxious Body and Brain 211\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting anxiety and food issues 212\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking small changes 213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucceeding with Screen Time 214\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledging interference 216\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructing safer screen time at home 217\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritizing Play 219\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalancing types of play 219\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValuing play for anxious kids 220\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding overscheduling 220\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaning into Routines 221\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing routines from schedules 221\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding home routines 222\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Thriving in School and Sports for Anxious Kids 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpecting Back-to-School Anxiety 224\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperiencing Anxiety in School 225\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying school anxiety 226\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting anxious kids in the classroom 226\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefusing to Go to School 227\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding school refusal 228\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping a child with school refusal 228\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at the Landscape of Today's Youth Sports 229\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaping the benefits of organized sports 229\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamining anxiety in organized sports 230\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting Your Young Athlete 231\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping the fun in sport 231\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncouraging physical literacy 232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing variety as long as you can 232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritizing recovery 232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModeling emotional control 233\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling the car ride home 233\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaming Up Against Sports Anxiety 235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for signs 235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging sports anxiety 235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Implementing Behavior Management Strategies 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Behaviors Are Learned 238\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing a Positive Parenting Household 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding relationship 240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaying attention and empathizing 240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritizing safety 241\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoring developmental skills 241\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePromoting social-emotional learning 241\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating and enforcing boundaries 242\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding punishments and preparing consequences 243\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing clear communication 244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritizing space for self-care 244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Effective Strategies 245\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailoring Strategies for Kids with Anxiety 246\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for context 246\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating consistency 248\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarifying \"zero tolerance\" 248\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalming first 249\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModeling imperfection 249\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding avoidance 250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatching your child being brave 250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging Challenging Behavior 251\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Calming Techniques and Why They Work 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalming the Brain and Body 254\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging anxiety with self-regulation 254\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding self-regulation skills 255\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaching Calming Techniques to Your Child 255\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiming matters 256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning together 256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing co-regulation 256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrusting the process 257\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring Calming Techniques 257\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreath control 257\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrounding 258\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognitive engagement 260\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting Calming Techniques into Action 261\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with Panic Attacks in Kids 263\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDissecting what happens to the body during a panic attack 263\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying panic 264\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating panic's uniqueness 265\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting your child during a panic attack 266\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Focusing on Specific Concerns and Worries 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting an Anxious Child to Sleep 270\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yale Program 271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bedtime pass 271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamping out 272\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScheduling check-ins 273\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementing Sleep 274\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelatonin 274\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron 275\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium 275\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-theanine 276\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamining Anxiety in Toddlers 276\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding toddler fears 277\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemembering your role 277\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaming toddler anxiety 278\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatching out for concerning signs 279\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging Bodies and Anxiety 279\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCo-Parenting an Anxious Child 282\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on your child 282\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInforming and communicating 282\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling drop-offs and pick-ups 283\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParenting in your own home 284\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: the Part of Tens 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Support Kids Who Fear Needles 287\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Signs Your Child Needs Professional Help 295\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Things to Say to Your Anxious Child 301\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Recommended Resources 307\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 313\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand what child anxiety is, how to treat it, and how to support and encourage anxious children\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxiety is the most common mental health condition in young children. \u003ci\u003eManaging Childhood Anxiety For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the go-to resource for parents of young children who 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Learn to recognize the symptoms of anxiety in kids who may be too young to explain how they're feeling and get expert advice on supporting them with proper treatment and guidance. Find answers to questions like: When is worry normal, and when it is a sign of anxiety? Which interventions are most effective for anxious kids? How can I make my home or classroom less stress inducing? 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