Illuminate Play Therapy & Counseling

Child anxiety is more common that ever - and often misunderstood. Many children who are anxious don't appear "fearful." Instead, anxiety often shows up as: Meltdowns Anger Avoidance Clinginess Physical symptoms As play therapists, we watch anxiety deeply affect children's sleep, learning, behavior, and social interactions. Early intervention makes tremendous difference. Here are signs your child may be dealing with more anxiety than their nervous system can handle.  1. Constant Worry or "What If..." Questions Kids may fixate on: Safety Being alone School Mistakes Performance The dark Getting in trouble 2. Physical Complaints Anxiety livesin the body. Common symptoms include: Stomachaches Nausea Headaches Fatigue Fast heartbeat Trouble sleeping If medical causes are ruled out, the root could be emotional. 3. Avoidance of School or Activities Avoidance is one of the biggest red flags. This looks like: Not wanting to attend school Withdrawing from sports Refusi...