The anxiety disorder is fraught with cultural mores and expectations, complicating the experience further.

Children get anxious about many things – exams, a school debate, going for an overnight stay, meeting new people. These are normal anxieties in a child’s life, and parents can help empower kids to overcome their worries in simple ways. 

When it comes to children’s fears, it can often seem like very little makes sense. But actually, their fear is not only developmentally appropriate, but also an essential human emotion necessary for survival. Which leaves parents in a tough spot: 

My work is often a reminder of how often we mistakenly attribute behavioural problems in children to their nature. He’s temperamental; she’s just naughty. Sometimes it’s true, but an oft-overlooked possibility is that the children are trying to figure out 

Every other week, Sonali Gupta draws on more than 10 years of experience as a clinical psychologist to give advice to readers with questions about parenting, family dynamics, relationships, mental health, and more.   What’s Wrong With Mum? My 2-year-old has become very attached to 

Every other week, Sonali Gupta draws on more than 10 years of experience as a clinical psychologist to give advice to readers with questions about parenting, family dynamics, relationships, mental health, and more.   Unloved But Undecided: I’m stuck in a loveless marriage. I 

Every other week, Sonali Gupta draws on more than 10 years of experience as a clinical psychologist to answer readers’ questions about parenting, family dynamics, relationships, mental health, and more.   Can’t Let Go: I have a 4-year-old who is extremely attached to me. She 

A child’s first day of school is an exciting milestone. Shoes are shined, and bags packed with pencils, paper, and promise. But in the midst of all this excitement, emotions can run amok. For many preschoolers, it is their first 

At the beginning of my career, during my internship at one of the local hospitals, my youngest client, whose developmental milestones I was checking, was three months old. When I extended my hand toward her, she would grab onto my 

So you’ve made all the visits, asked all the questions, found the right outside child care. What’s next? Making sure your child is on board. The shift to child care outside the home can be tumultuous for both child and parent. If 

1) Fake it! Separation anxiety is not limited to the child. After about the fifth screaming meltdown, most sane parents begin to feel their own anxiety when it comes time to walk out the door. The key here is to