On Children’s Day, a doctor, a counsellor, and a parenting coach explore the causes and effects of rising anxiety among school-going children, the pressures they encounter, and how adults can help them become resilient to withstand the pressure and thrive.

A 10-year-old biting her nails, grinding her teeth at night, a teenager with headaches before exams, unsettling restlessness, and avoiding engagement with people and places, getting angry over trivial issues are signs we often dismiss as ‘just stress.’ But they might be early whispers of anxiety, which usually go unnoticed if not attended to on time.

Decoding Anxiety: Signs Parents Often Miss

Children don’t always express anxiety through words. It manifests in their behaviour, sleep patterns, and physical symptoms. Some children somat

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