Family Life
Preparing Children for a Visit to the Doctor
Doctor visits can trigger anxiety in young children who don't understand what to expect. Yet preparation and clear communication significantly reduce...
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Emotions
The Role of Repetitive Rituals in Reducing Child Anxiety
Your child insists the bedtime routine happen in exactly the same order. They need the same goodbye ritual every morning before childcare. You might v...
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Emotions
Why Consistent Adult Behavior Reduces Child Anxiety
Children are natural scientists, constantly gathering data about their environment to predict what will happen next. When an adult's behavior is unpre...
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Daycare
How to Reduce Your Child's Anxiety Before Starting Daycare
Some children approach the prospect of starting daycare with curiosity or enthusiasm. Others are apprehensive, anxious, or clearly worried. Understand...
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