Anxiety in Children: 5 Phrases to Avoid Saying to an Anxious Child (Infographic)

Do you have an anxious child? I get it. I wanted to sleep with a bat under my pillow. It was plastic; nonetheless, it was a weapon. I was five years old, and I firmly believed that each night when I went to sleep, a robber would break into the house. I needed something to defend myself (and maybe my family), and my brother’s yellow Wiffle ball bat seemed ideal. Unfortunately, my parents never complied with my request.

They didn’t understand why I was so worried. These are some of the things they said in an earnest and loving effort to help me. Looking back, I wish I could have expressed some ideas back to them. If you have an anxious child, check out 5 phrases to avoid using with them and 5 alternatives.

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