Does any of this sound like your child?
- Clinging, crying, and/or having tantrums when you separate
- Excessive shyness, avoiding social situations
- Constant worry
- Avoiding situations or places because of fears
- Complaints of frequent stomach aches or headaches
- Sudden and frequent panic attacks
Your child may be struggling with anxiety, and you may feel frustrated and helpless. You are not alone. One in three children will experience an anxiety disorder before adulthood. Unless treated, childhood anxiety doesn’t just go away, and many will grow up to be anxious adults. If you’re wondering how to support your anxious child in ways that help, want to learn what really doesn’t help, or if you’re simply curious about childhood anxiety, this workshop is for you.
Join Peace at Home Parenting Solutions expert Aaron Weintraub, M.S., to discuss the proven strategies that you can use to help your anxious child.
After this workshop, you will be able to:
- Recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of anxiety
- Identify why accommodating anxious behaviors can reinforce distress, and what you can do instead
- Apply simple strategies to handle day-to-day challenges with your anxious child
Presenter: Aaron Weintraub, M.S., Curriculum Advisor, Peace at Home Parenting Solutions
MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability-related accommodation for this event, please email worklife@mit.edu.
