Things to say to an anxious child:

Things to say to an anxious child:

Things to say to an anxious child:

  • I believe you can handle this.
  • You can do hard things.
  • Everyone feels scared, even me.
  • Match your breath to mine.
  • You are safe.
  • You feel so scared/worried; I get that.
  • What would you like to say to your worry?

Comfort an anxious child with supportive words. Tell them they can handle it, do hard things, and feel safe. Acknowledge their fears and guide them to calm their worries.

Recommended:

  • Sleeping is so hard

    Sleeping is so hard

  • Feelings are just visitors

    Feelings are just visitors

  • Interrupt Anxiety

    Interrupt Anxiety

  • But even if I am weak

    But even if I am weak

  • Anxiety Attacks

    Anxiety Attacks

  • Hope, Hold on pain ends

    Hope: Hold on, pain ends

  • Be a warrior

    Be a warrior

  • Give your stress wings

    Give your stress wings

  • Worrying waste of time

    Worrying = Waste of time