John F. Kennedy Middle School - Student and Caregiver Resources

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Anxiety Resources

Lynn Lyons Flusterclux Podcast: For Parents Who Worry on Apple Podcasts
From the Child Mind Institute: Anxiety in Children and Teenagers Website
- A website with many useful links and stories of other children and families, including:
  - What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
From Anxiety Canada: Anxiety in Youth
- A website with videos, strategies, and lots of great information, including:

Dr. Tamar Chansky’s Website
- Includes books, tools, and a blog
JFK Slideshow on Anxiety: Anxiety and Worry for JFK Students

Helpful articles for parents on encouraging bravery and limiting/stopping avoidance behaviors:

Uncertainty: Science Explains Why Uncertainty Is So Hard on Our Brain
From Hey Sigmund’s Anxiety Resources for Kids and Teens
- The Two Questions to Set Their 'Brave' in Motion
- Why Anxiety Triggers Often Don’t Make Sense – And How to Turn Avoidance into Brave Behaviour
What Kids Need to Be Able to Tolerate Uncomfortable Feelings