| Children are supposed to be happy and care free, | | | | made aware that they have the support of everyone |
| right? But what kinds of signals are we giving our | | | | in their life. |
| children about anxiety, stress and the enjoyment of | | | | Often times this kind of anxiety can stem from feeling |
| life? Are your children learning that life is something fun | | | | different and children may not understand why they |
| to be enjoyed or are they seeing the stress and toll | | | | feel this way when others don't. It's important to let |
| that the world takes on mommy and daddy? | | | | them know that these feelings are normal, but not |
| Many times parents overlook the signs and symptoms | | | | feelings they have to live with. |
| of anxiety in children simply because they don't believe | | | | Choosing to Medicate Your Child |
| anxiety to be a childhood problem. Childhood anxiety | | | | Medication needs to be used sparingly and very |
| can manifest itself in many ways, but it's important to | | | | carefully. Children are still developing and anxiety |
| identify the signs and start treatment early. If left | | | | medications could negatively effect their growth. Now |
| unchecked the anxiety can worsen as the child grows | | | | that's not to say that medications shouldn't be used. In |
| older. | | | | more severe cases, medications may be necessary, |
| You Are In Control of Your Child's Health | | | | but you should always consult a medical professional |
| The good news is that treating childhood anxiety isn't | | | | about the proper use and dosage. |
| very different from treating anxiety in an adult patient. It | | | | Remember, even after consulting with a doctor, you |
| does require a stricter eye on the kinds of medications | | | | need to monitor your child very closely for side-effects |
| and therapies used and the effects of all this on the | | | | and things of that nature. |
| child's well being. A lot of care needs to be taken to | | | | Anxiety attacks aren't just a problem faced by adults, |
| make sure that the child can get on with their life | | | | they can affect everyone equally. Anxiety attack |
| without identifying with their anxiety. | | | | treatment for children can be a delicate situation, but |
| The last thing any parent wants is for their child to feel | | | | just remember to make sure that your child feels |
| like they are somehow "wrong" because of their | | | | accepted, normal and loved. No one has to live with |
| anxiety. A child suffering from anxiety needs to be | | | | anxiety, no matter what their age. |