Environmental factors also play an important role, but it’s not surprising that your son is showing signs of anxiety. Is he anxious, angry and frustrated because he’s gifted and life is moving too slowly and he doesn’t have coping skills? You see your child the most, so look into how you can parent your anxious child. If the counselor is using techniques to help your son relax (box or deep-belly breathing, visualization, etc. Let your son know he’s doing the best he can in a pretty tough situation, and so many other children feel just like he does.

Source: Washington Post December 23, 2020 13:52 UTC