The document discusses talking to kids about anxiety. It explains that anxiety is triggered by the brain, which contains over 100 billion neurons. Anxiety is a sustained reaction to a stimulus and can build up from accumulated stress over time. Different things can trigger anxiety for different people, like not understanding classwork or being called on in class. The document provides tips for managing anxiety symptoms like increased heart rate and breathing deeply to help relax the body during an anxious episode.

1. TALKING TO KIDS
ABOUT ANXIETY
Sara Zuboff

2. WHAT TO
TELL YOUR
KIDS ABOUT
ANXIETY
Is a sustained reaction
to stimulus (ex: not
understanding
classwork)
Can accumulate stress
over time
Has different triggers
for everyone (ex: being
called on in class)

3. WHAT MAKES US
FEEL
ANXIOUS?
HINT: IT CONTAINS
A HUNDRED
BILLION NEURONS

4. ANSWER: ANXIETY
IS TRIGGERED BY
THE BRAIN
 Your brain has 6 parts:
 Frontal lobe
 Temporal Lobe
 Parietal Lobe
 Occipital Lobe
 Cerebellum
 Brain Stem

5.  Increased heart rate and
racing thoughts
 Dilated pupils and
flushed face
 Fast breathing and
trembling
 Sweating and stomach
cramps
 Trembling and dizziness

6. Deep breathing
can help relax
the body during
a panic or
anxiety attack.

7. Breathe in for a count of 4
Breathe out for a count of 8

8. Check out our websites for more tips:
www.thewellnessgarage.com