On the Coast – Families Issue 94 I June/July 2018 | Page 34

Is anxiety
holding my child back?
by Michela Verwey
H
aving fears and
worries is a normal
part of childhood and
adolescence. As a child
develops and encounters
new situations and
experiences, their fears
and worries change.
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A 5 year old may be afraid of
having to leave a parent when
going to school, whereas a
9 year old may worry about
failing a test. Over time