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Page. Learning for Wellbeing. Fact Sheets | Kids Health @ CHW. The fact sheets are for educational purposes only. Please consult with your doctor or other health professional to make sure this information is right for your child. 24 hour telephone helpline healthdirect Australia is a 24-hour telephone health advice line staffed by Registered Nurses to provide expert health advice. 1800 022 222 Mailing List If you would like to be informed of any new fact sheets we develop, please join the Fact Sheet Mailing list by clicking here.

Feedback Form If you would like to provide feedback on any of the fact sheets listed on our website, please fill out our feedback form by clicking here. For Further Written Information The bookshop area of Kids Health holds many publications relating to health and safety issues as well as offering the availability of a reference library with borrowing facilities for your use. Our booklist can be accessed at: Permission Form Permission to reproduce and use these fact sheets is not required. InnovativeResources - Home. ProjectImplicit. Earlychildhood NEWS - Article Reading Center. Ask the Expert: Calming the Anxious Child By Ronnie Ginsberg, Psy.D. I have a child in my classroom who suffers from symptoms of anxiety and stress. Isn’t stress generally an adult problem and what can I do to help?

–Tricia Fielding, Sandy, UT Anxiety is a part of life. Stress is usually used to define a response to a specific circumstance. . · Watch your own response to stressful situations. . · Give choices and encourage self-control. . · Establish predictable routines. . · Use anticipation to help quell anxiety. . · Encourage competence. . · Teach relaxation techniques. . · Keep expectations realistic. . · Watch out for the symptoms of stress and anxiety. . · Know when to get outside help. Ronnie Ginsberg, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and director of training at an outpatient mental health clinic in Massachusetts. Conditions and Diseases. HealthInsite - Quality Health Information for Australians. Centre for Health Promotion - Home - Health promotion information and resources for professionals. DH - Healthy Heads - Without Headlice index.

Communicable Disease Index - Department of Health - South Australian Government. Publications - Sport and Recreation.