Anxiety in Children: Psychological Guide for Parents

By Valeria Sáenz

Practical Guide for Parents: Support Your Child in Managing Childhood Anxiety

Childhood anxiety is an increasingly common experience that can significantly affect a child's emotional, social, and academic well-being. For parents and caregivers, it can be difficult to know how to respond to signs of anxiety, especially without clear guidance. This book is designed as a straightforward, structured psychological guide to help you support your child in managing anxiety from home.

What does this workbook on childhood anxiety offer?

Through accessible explanations, practical exercises, and strategies based on effective psychological approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this guide provides concrete tools to:

Understand what anxiety is in children and how it shows up

Recognize the main signs and symptoms of childhood anxiety

Differentiate between normal fears and anxiety disorders in children

Offer initial emotional support when anxiety first appears

Establish routines that create stability and a sense of safety

Help children identify and express their emotions

Apply age-appropriate relaxation and self-regulation techniques

Use cognitive-behavioral tools to manage anxious thoughts

Identify anxiety triggers and create "safe zones" for the child

Break the cycle of worry through simple, guided exercises

Organize the child's environment to support emotional balance

Strengthen self-esteem to better cope with anxiety

Know when and how to seek professional help

This guide also includes sections for those who support the child:

Emotional self-care strategies for parents and caregivers

Reflective exercises to better understand childhood anxiety

A family action plan to approach anxiety as a team

Resources to build a support network and promote family well-being

What makes this guide different?

It combines psychological knowledge with a practical and supportive tone. No background in mental health is required to use it effectively. It's designed for everyday families looking to understand and address childhood anxiety with empathy, calm, and clear tools.

Recommended for parents, caregivers, educators, and adults seeking to support a child with anxiety.

This is more than a book-it's a step-by-step support tool for helping your child feel safe, understood, and emotionally strong.

A complete and accessible resource to help children face anxiety with structure, calm, and support from home.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F7M7KMXL
• ISBN13: 9798282430196
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"