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Worry and Anxiety

Kids

Labeling your emotions is key. If you can name it, you can tame it. 

- Marc Brackett

Things you can say to your Kid

"What strategy do you want to use to help support you?"

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"What is the disaster movie that you're creating in your mind?"

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"The best part about movies, is that they aren't real!"

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"It's helpful to name what you're feeling. Can you say, 'I feel ________ because __________"

Strategies to try at home

Drawing Face

Draw a picture of what's going on in your mind. 

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Create a basket of tools (not toys) to help take the worries away. Note: Click the image for this resource.

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Designate a calm space for your kid when they need some time to relax. Note: Click image for calm space resource.

Books to support your kid

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