{"id":1415,"date":"2019-11-18T14:03:57","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T22:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/wellness\/?p=1415"},"modified":"2019-11-18T14:03:57","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T22:03:57","slug":"children-and-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/wellness\/2019\/11\/18\/children-and-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Children and anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Children and anxiety<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Article courtesy of Morneau Shepell<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.travailsantevie.com\/Article\/Read\/children-and-anxiety<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

We all experience some degree of anxiety when faced with stressful or frightening situations. Children are no exception. A little anxiety prior to a new experience or test of abilities is not usually anything to worry about. Children\u2019s anxieties sometimes get out of hand, resulting in distressing, irrational fantasies and fears. These can range from fear of monsters under the bed to extreme nervousness over separation, new situations or a range of perceived horrors, from spiders to dogs. <\/p>\n

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\nTips and tools you can use<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anxiety is defined as a response of fear or worry which goes beyond what the situation calls for. When anxiety seems to be getting in the way of your child\u2019s enjoyment of life or healthy development, it\u2019s time to seek help. Try not to become too anxious yourself\u2014anxiety is usually manageable with a little advice from your child\u2019s doctor and a few simple strategies. Here are some tips to help you get going:<\/p>\n

Typical anxieties <\/p>\n

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Birth to 3 years. <\/strong>Sharp noises, strange animals or people, very large objects and separation from family. <\/p>\n

3 to 7 years. <\/strong>Fantasy fears such as ghosts, monsters, and scary noises and being alone in the dark. Natural disasters such as thunderstorms, floods and earthquakes. New experiences, including starting school. 
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\n7 years and over. <\/strong>More realistic fears such as car accidents, death, illness, school and social problems, war and natural disasters.<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\nSigns of anxiety<\/strong><\/article>\n
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You should seek medical advice if any of the following become persistent in your child, or seriously worsen:<\/p>\n