Children and teens can suffer from anxiety disorder. For these children, school can be a stressful place. Starting in the early grades, children learn the importance of grades and school performance. They learn that some children are popular and some are not. Each day can be filled with stressful moments. Anxiety symptoms must be managed to cause the least disruption in a child’s school day.
Parents can take steps to help their children manage the anxious feelings and help them better...
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