The world is an ever changing place, and our children are already facing new challenges that we could never of dreamed of. When we were kids, we didn’t have anything even close to Facebook or Twitter or Youtube and everything else we do with the internet. And on top of all that, is a staggering amount of standardized tests and heightened expectations.

It’s a lot of unexpected stress, especially to lay on a child. And how can you tell if the bad mood they’re in is just a funk, or if it’s part of something much worse? Because sometimes, those anxieties we don’t treat can come back in later life in a much bigger way.

It’s important to be on the lookout, and not just for obvious things. Therapeutic relationship consultant Crystal Rice said, “Think of behavioral signs like poker… Not everyone has the same ‘tell.’ As such, parents really should be looking for any change to ‘normal’ behavior — ANY. Parents often notice behavior that looks and feels ‘negative’… However, children can also indicate they’re facing extreme levels of anxiety by behaving in ‘positive’ ways.”

Lisa Fogarty with SheKnows has more information, right here.

Read the Full Article: Kids and anxiety: When they need help and when it’s just kid stuff