Balancing Act: How to Manage Your Child's Anxiety

Watching your child struggle with anxiety can be challenging, and the ripple effects on family life and work can leave you feeling overwhelmed.

The good news is that you can take steps to support your child while maintaining balance in your work and personal life.

Children's anxiety is increasingly recognised, impacting not only young ones but also parents' mental health, family dynamics, and professional lives. A study conducted by Beyond Blue found that approximately 14% of Australian children and adolescents suffer from anxiety disorders, with symptoms often surfacing as early as age 6. Similarly, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues affecting children in the U.S., with an estimated 31.9% of adolescents experiencing some form of anxiety by the age of 18.

With the rise in anxiety among children and its increasing impact on families, it's more important than ever to...

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