Anxiety is a feeling that we feel when our amygdala (safety brain) takes control of our prefrontal cortex (smart brain) making us feel like we are in danger. When this happens, our body can have a physical response. This can result in a stomachache, feeling like you might throw up, a headache, feeling shaky or nauseous, a faster heartbeat, crying, being irritated, etc. As a school counselor, I see many children dealing with anxiety, and often they get confused thinking they are sick. Here are some tips to help your child manage their anxiety, and understand it better: Here is a video explaining anxiety: https://www.loom.com/share/ee0ca9cb37184bc0b061a09e80703ba3 I read a story with a class called, “Fabulous Faith Meets her Worry Monster” about a girl who feels anxious at school and wants to go home. Her “worry monster” (or anxiety) visits her and says things like, “I can’t do this,” “What if my mom doesn’t come to pick me up?” etc. I explained to the kids that a worry monster is anxiety, but it is helpful to have that visual to empower kids to conquer their fears. As parents, you are the most important person in your child’s life with helping them with anxiety. Here are some tips to help your child when they are having those anxious stomach aches or having a hard time with things that make them worried: Tools to Conquer Anxiety:
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