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:

  • When you feel alone

  • This chapter in my life is called

    This chapter in my life is called

  • We started with a simple hello

    We started with a simple hello

  • I owe myself the biggest apology

    I owe myself the biggest apology

  • During the 7 minutes of neural activity

    During the 7 minutes of neural activity

  • If you sob out of happiness

    If you sob out of happiness

  • Three things my child will be able to say

    Three things my child will be able to say

  • If family is a tree

    If family is a tree

  • Even if the whole world tells me

    Even if the whole world tells me