How to Help Your Child with Social Anxiety

It’s completely normal for kids (and grown-ups, too) to feel nervous in new situations—meeting new people, starting school, or speaking up in class. But when those nerves turn into deep fear or lead to avoiding everyday activities, it might be more than just shyness. Your child could be struggling with social anxiety.

Understanding what social anxiety looks like - and how to support your child through it - can make all the difference.