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Anxiety: Signs and symptoms

Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.

Anxiety: Overview

Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.

Anxiety and anxiety disorders

Click on icons to learn about the physical and behavioural symptoms of an anxiety disorder. Then, scroll down for things to try when feeling anxious.

Anxiety: Types of disorders

Learn about the six main types of anxiety disorders and how long the associated signs and symptoms must exist before a diagnosis can be made.

Navigating the school environment with celiac disease

Find tips for communicating and collaborating with educators and school staff to create an inclusive and safe learning environment for your child with celiac disease.

Anxiety: Treatment with medications

Learn about the most common anxiety medications for children and teens.

What causes stress and anxiety

You may not always know what is causing your stress and anxiety. Find out about some common stressors and how they can change over time.

Stress, anxiety and cancer

A little stress can be a good thing, but too much can have negative effects. Find out about good stress, bad stress and anxiety.

Sickle cell disease: Challenges and how to overcome them

You and your teen may face setbacks when using the skills you have learned from the program. Learn some of the common reasons for setbacks and find tips to help you prevent or address setbacks.

How to help your child overcome picky eating

Picky eating can be frustrating for both you and your child. Learn how you can help your child overcome picky eating and establish lifelong healthy eating habits.

Suicide and self-harm

Read about suicide and self-harm, including why these thoughts may occur, the signs and symptoms and how to find help.

Stressed adults and anxious young children: Supporting infants, toddlers and preschoolers through COVID-19

Changes in routine can cause stress and anxiety in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. How young children express their stress can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and when they are also stressed it may be more difficult for them to meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of their children.

Homesickness

Homesickness is something that many children feel when they leave home for a period of time. Learn more about how to help your child cope with homesickness and how to prepare for a trip or overnight stay in a new environment.

Speech and language: Understanding developmental stuttering

Learn about developmental stuttering, including signs, causes, treatment options and how to support your child or teen.

Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Evaluate your options

Step 3 of the Bright IDEAS system is to evaluate the options you listed in the previous step. Learn how to evaluate and rank your options to help you choose the best solution for your situation.

Sleep tips: How to help your teen get a good night's sleep

Use this video to help your child or teen learn about and develop a bedtime ritual so they can fall asleep more easily.

Staying active when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.

Talking to others about hemophilia

Learn tips on how to talk to your friends about hemophilia.

Growth and stature of children with heart disease

Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.

Talking with your child's school

Having a child with a complex condition means sharing information at school. Learn how to prepare in advance when talking to your child's school.

Anxiety, stress and cancer

Learn how to help your teenager manage anxiety and stress both during and after cancer treatment.

Sickle cell disease and communication during adolescence

With adolescence often come new communication challenges for parents and caregivers. Learn about some of the barriers to good communication and how to overcome them.

Fern's Anxiety

Therapeutic clown Fern and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about how their bodies feel when they are anxious. Learn how to manage these feelings so you are prepared the next time you feel anxious.