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What Makes Kids Anxious?

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., reason kids may experience anxiety as anxiety occurs Second, only watch the news in a separate room such as
School Psychologist within the family tree. If a family member has anxiety, the bedroom. Third, if you recognize your child’s anxiety
Jenny was an adolescent your child is at high risk for developing anxiety. read the book What to Do When You Worry Too Much to
who was an outside the Another reason for a child’s anxiety is exposure to world your child or buy your teen the book, My Anxious Mind.
box type of teen girl events. Children who have a predisposition for anxiety worry Parents can read my book Stressed Out! Solutions to Help
with uniquenesses that when the family excessively leaves the television news on. Your Child. Finally, seek help when anxiety interferes
elementary bullies targeted Children listen, watch, and understand more than some with life.
and caused her anxiety. adults acknowledge. Hearing about college murders, war, Call to discuss your child. We test children through
When the coronavirus and violence can create inner angst that manifests as kids college for dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD,
caused school shutdowns, not wanting to sleep alone or a general worry that something depression, anxiety, and processing disorders. Visit
she enjoyed only online bad will happen if they or their parent leave the home. JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.
friendships with others Peer influences also create anxiety. When you were a child
having her same interests. This reduced her anxiety but there was not so much technology access but now young
caused social isolation. When in-person school resumed she kids are exposed to some scary games like Five Nights at Sloane Staffing from page 1
attended and experienced extreme social anxiety and school Freddy’s, Slender Man or Amnesia. Kids playing these games
phobia so mom allowed her to return to online school. They often develop fears that events in the games might happen are some photos from the
contacted us for help. in real life. event, which took place on
Jenny was like many children who struggle with What can you do to help your child? First, limit access Dec. 2 at Madison Green
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anxiety from bullying and other reasons. Genetics is one and prevent your young child from playing scary games. Country Club in Royal Palm
Beach. The day consisted of
an 18-hole shotgun start, a
delicious catered lunch, raffle
prizes and more, with over
100 golfers and volunteers
in attendance to enjoy the
activities.
FEBRUARY 23-26 The Sloane Staffing
annual charity golf
tournament started in 2020,
when small business owners Max Spanier Jr. and Yamit
WHERE GRIT Max and Lindsey Spanier Azrad of Sloane Staffing
were looking for a way to
give back to their local community. This fun event has
MEETS GREEN turned into an opportunity to raise funds for local charities –
with this year’s funds being distributed to support programs
and projects focused on the health and well-being of
children and families.

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Every year,
determined
players converge in
Palm Beach Gardens
for 72 holes of the
SEPP STRAKA
2022 CHAMPION fiercest competition
on the PGA TOUR. It’s Casey Taranella, Yamit Azrad, Lindsey Spanier of
called The Honda Sloane Staffing
Classic for a reason:
because the same
challenging spirit that
defines Honda will drive
one competitor above all
the rest. It’s all happening at
the PGA National Resort, on
a course fittingly known as
“The Champion.” Get your
ticket to history at
TheHondaClassic.com.

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