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The Importance of Positive Self-Talk

If your child is often worried, it is likely that his self-talk is negative. Negative self-talk can cause children to focus on possible disasters such as…

What if Mommy forgets to pick me up from camp?

What if I hate my new teacher?

What if I get hurt and no one is there to help me?

What if something bad happens to Daddy while he is away?

A stressed-out child tends to rehearse these thoughts in his mind—over and over—until he becomes overcome with fear and worry. Negative self-talk can escalate easily, which then causes anxiety to increase. This is why it is so important to take the time to work with your child to make his self-talk more positive.