Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Small doses of anxiety in certain situations are useful. The sensation we experience in an anxious situation feels uncomfortable, but it is temporary and will eventually decrease. It is designed to alert and activate us. Anxiety is part of life so help your anxious child or teen develop the confidence and skill to tolerate anxiety whenever it occurs. However, when your child is worrying much of the time, avoiding fun activities, or refusing to go to school because they are scared or worried, anxiety has become a problem. Help is available.