09 Oct 5 Phrases to Avoid Saying to an Anxious Child

5 Phrases to Avoid Saying to an Anxious Child

I recommend this article for everyone, not just parents. It does a great job of explaining worry and who doesn’t ever worry? It’s an easy read as well because of the way it’s broken down into short sections. (The illustrations are nice too!) I like that it isn’t ‘preachy’ either—it lays out the facts and then gives practical suggestions. I thought including what the child wishes they could say was a very clever idea, which worked well.

Here’s the article:

http://www.gozen.com/5-phrases-to-avoid-saying-to-an-anxious-child-infographic/