Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - February '23

Page 6, Martin Downs

Kids corner

What Makes Kids Anxious? social anxiety and school phobia so mom allowed her to return there was not so much technology access but now young kids

to online school. They contacted us for help. are exposed to some scary games like Five Nights at Freddy’s,
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Jenny was like many children who struggle with anxiety Slender Man or Amnesia. Kids playing these games often
School Psychologist from bullying and other reasons. Genetics is one reason kids develop fears that events in the games might happen in real life.
Jenny was an adolescent may experience anxiety as anxiety occurs within the family What can you do to help your child? First, limit access and
who was an outside the tree. If a family member has anxiety, your child is at high risk prevent your young child from playing scary games. Second,
box type of teen girl with for developing anxiety. only watch the news in a separate room such as the bedroom.
uniquenesses that elementary Another reason for a child’s anxiety is exposure to world Third, if you recognize your child’s anxiety read the book What
bullies targeted and caused events. Children who have a predisposition for anxiety worry to Do When You Worry Too Much to your child or buy your teen
her anxiety. When the when the family excessively leaves the television news on. the book, My Anxious Mind. Parents can read my book Stressed
coronavirus caused school Children listen, watch, and understand more than some adults Out! Solutions to Help Your Child. Finally, seek help when
shutdowns, she enjoyed only acknowledge. Hearing about college murders, war, and violence anxiety interferes with life.
online friendships with others can create inner angst that manifests as kids not wanting to sleep Call to discuss your child. We test children through college
having her same interests. alone or a general worry that something bad will happen if they for dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD, depression, anxiety,
This reduced her anxiety but caused social isolation. When in- or their parent leave the home. and processing disorders. Visit JimForgan.com or call (561)
person school resumed she attended and experienced extreme Peer influences also create anxiety. When you were a child 625-4125.
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