🔍 Spotting the Signs

When anxiety strikes, children may not say “I feel anxious.” Instead, they might say:
- “My tummy hurts.”
- “I feel funny.”
- “I don’t want to go.”

This is because anxiety doesn’t just live in the brain—it shows up in the body too.

🧬 The Science (Simplified)

When a child’s brain detects “danger,” it releases adrenaline. That’s a hormone that makes the heart beat faster, the tummy twist, and the muscles tense—getting the body ready to act.

🧘‍♂️ Key Tip:
Help children spot early signs of anxiety in their body. Awareness leads to earlier, easier calming.