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·    How does it feel to be the parent of your child?
I love being the mother of Chloe. She constantly shows me love and is such an amazing child. Although she has anxiety, she is still a great daughter inside and out. I love her to the moon and back and I am happy that I can be there for her when she needs me.

·    How is your child developmentally the same and different from other children at the various ages?
Even though Chloe has anxiety, she is still academically successful. She enjoys school very much and has learned that some people may need to work harder at school than others. She has developed at the same rate of her peers and enjoys partaking in activities with her classmates such as playing soccer and handball. The main differences that I have seen between her and her peers is that she has always been hard on herself to the extent that others are aware of her struggles.

·    What professionals or agencies do you deal with?  What services are available to you and your child?
Chloe goes to therapy at Kaiser twice a month. She has gone there for the past year and I have seen major improvement. The therapist has suggested many coping strategies and relaxing techniques for her to do when feeling anxious. We often practice the techniques together at home.
I myself go to therapy so that I can learn better ways to help Chloe. Also, I sometimes sit with Chloe during her therapy sessions.

·    How did you find out about the above services?
I found out that therapy was available through Kaiser from Chloe's pediatrician. Chloe has had the same pediatrician her whole life and Dr. Ozzo suggested therapy as a way to help with Chloe's anxiety.

·    What financial burden, if any, are you experiencing?
Currently, we are not facing any financial burdens. I am very grateful to have medical insurance so that therapy visits are covered.

·    What other information do you want to share?
Something to share with others is that the best thing to do when helping a child with anxiety is to keep calm yourself. Children feed off of energy; stressing out while helping your anxious child will do more harm for the child.

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The Anxiety and Depression Association of America website provides a variety of resources, statistics, and information in regards to children with anxiety.
https://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children

An article posted onto the medical website known as Medscape goes into detail about the background, prognosis, and diagnostic criteria in relation to pediatric anxiety.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/916933-overview

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Strategies for Teachers in the Classroom

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Strategies for Teachers in the Classroom

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> Create a safe place for children to go to when anxiety symptoms occur.
> Ensure that the schedule for the day is posted so that the child is aware of what will be occurring.
> If events change in the daily schedule, be sure to let the child know.
> Have consistency in the classroom.
> Remind student of coping techniques when needed.

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Basic tips for parents to help their children with anxiety.
https://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children/tips-parents-and-caregivers

Behaviors that parents of children with anxiety should expect.
https://www.anxietybc.com/parenting/parent-child

Advice for parents on what to do and what not to do when helping their child with anxiety.
http://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/

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Website for teachers to gain strategies to assist children when coping with anxiety.
http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/school-258065-5.html

Children's reasons for certain behaviors in the classroom.
http://childmind.org/article/anxiety-in-the-classroom/

Accommodations for teachers to implement into the classroom.
http://www.worrywisekids.org/node/40

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https://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children/childhood-anxiety-disorders
http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/school-258065-5.html
http://www.ocdsb.ca/com/Mental%20Health%20Docs/Tips%20for%20Teachers-%20Anxious%20Students.pdf

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My daughter Chloe means so much to me. She brightens up my day and never fails to put a smile on my face.

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My daughter Chloe means so much to me. She brightens up my day and never fails to put a smile on my face.

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Generalized Anxiety: Children worry excessively about situations such as: homework, being late, family issues, etc. Children may often strive for perfection, be very hard on themselves, and constantly seek approval.

Panic Disorder: Child suffers from two or more panic or anxiety attacks.

Separation Anxiety Disorder: Affects 4% of children most commonly between the ages of 7-9 years old. Children experience extreme anxiety or homesickness when away from parents/caregivers.

Social Anxiety Disorder: Children have an intense fear of social situations. For example: being called on in class, speaking with peers, etc.