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How to Recognize Somatic Signs of Anxiety in Children

How to Recognize Somatic Signs of Anxiety in Children — Practical big feelings guides from the Parenting lane. HowTo: Family Edition: family how-tos that actua…

The Seven Common Somatic Presentations
Observing Without Labeling
Creating a Physical Vocabulary
When to Seek Professional Guidance

How to read the somatic signs before the cognitive ones — the seven presentations. · Why reassurance makes anxiety worse — and what to say instead. · The four-step protocol for an anxiety spiral — acknowledge, name, sit, return. · How to build tolerance for not-knowing — as a daily, life-long skill. · How to talk to the pediatrician about mystery somatic symptoms — the workup. · When it is developmental and when it is an anxiety disorder — the distinction. · How to find a pediatric CBT therapist — and what to expect in the first month. · How to Introduce New Foods to a Picky Eater · How to Advocate for Your Child in Medical Settings · When to Trust Your Parental Instincts About Your Child's Health