Anxiety and fears in children

Anxiety in children is a normal part of development. Childhood fears are normal too. Read more about different types of anxiety in children and how to help.

Anxiety: the stepladder approach

The stepladder approach is a stepwise way of helping with anxiety in children. Here are sample stepladders to help children with different anxiety types.

Generalised anxiety in children

Too much worrying can be a sign of generalised anxiety in children. This guide explains generalised anxiety and has tips to help parents and children.

Separation anxiety in children

Separation anxiety in children is when children fear being parted from their parents or carers. Read tips for helping children cope with separation anxiety.

Social anxiety in children

When children experience social anxiety, they’re afraid of having to interact with other people. Here’s how to help your child with social anxiety.

Phobias, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress in children

Children often have phobias about the dark, storms, dogs, spiders and clowns. Panic attacks are quite rare. Post-traumatic stress is a reaction to trauma.