Anxiety disordersChildren's healthMental health

How do I explain my anxiety to my children?

Nov, 20121:49 watch
LearnPsychiatryAnxiety disorderHow do I explain my anxiety to my children?

How do I explain my anxiety to my children?

00:00
-00:00

Kids can be surprisingly intuitive: chances are your child has already picked up on your anxiety. Psychologist Tamar Chansky, DO, who specializes in anxiety, gives tips on how to talk to your child about it.

Up next

How do I explain my anxiety to my children?
1:49 - NOW PLAYING

How do I explain my anxiety to my children?

Nov 12, 2012

How do I explain my child's anxiety issues to him?
2:28

How do I explain my child's anxiety issues to him?

Nov 12, 2012

How can cognitive behavioral therapy help my child with anxiety?
2:19

How can cognitive behavioral therapy help my child with anxiety?

Oct 29, 2012

How can I help my child cope with fears?
2:36

How can I help my child cope with fears?

Nov 12, 2012

Should I tell my child's school about my child's anxiety?
1:33

Should I tell my child's school about my child's anxiety?

Nov 12, 2012

Is there a time when I should get my child professional help for anxiety?
1:30

Is there a time when I should get my child professional help for anxiety?

Nov 12, 2012

How can I help my child cope with back-to-school anxiety?
1:49

How can I help my child cope with back-to-school anxiety?

Oct 29, 2012

What are signs of stress in my kids?
1:30

What are signs of stress in my kids?

Nov 12, 2012

How can I help my partner cope with their anxiety?
1:36

How can I help my partner cope with their anxiety?

Nov 12, 2012

What are some ways to deal with anxiety?
1:50

What are some ways to deal with anxiety?

Nov 12, 2012

Should I let my child watch the news after a tragedy?
3:53

Should I let my child watch the news after a tragedy?

Nov 12, 2012

Recommended for you

7 ways to instantly de-stress
Article
Top 9 ways to be an even better parent
Article
Psychiatry
8 tips for going back to school with ADHD
Article
5 things your therapist wants you to stop doing ASAP
Article
Blueberry smiley squares
Article
AskMDHow can I be more consistent?
AskMd LogoAskMd Logo
Privacy policyConsumer health data privacyTerms of use
Cookie policyYour privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.