Raveler said they also tend to see increased anxiety for kids who are making the jump from one level of school to another, like elementary to middle school. The change is often accompanied by new ...

It’s common for some children to be shy, but others experience something more serious, social anxiety. 28/22 Reporter Paola ...

Helping a child who is afraid to go to school is hard work. Making sure you understand how anxiety works is essential as you ...

Kindergarten students at Falcon Heights Elementary School diligently work on their letter boards during a classroom lesson on May 17, 2023, in Falcon Heights, Minn. NINA MOINI: The first day of school ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Schools students go back to class on Aug. 18. There will be lots of smiling and first-day-of-school pictures. And for many children, there is a lot of anxiety about ...

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.

“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 ...

Communication is key to any good parent and child relationship, but especially if the child struggles with mental health.