Recorded Workshop

Anxious Children: What Really Helps?_MIT Exclusive

April 06, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

This workshop was hosted live on the date noted above, you can view the recording and download the handouts below.

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About this Workshop

Does any of this sound like your child? 

  • Clinging, crying and/or tantrums when you separate 
  • Excessive shyness, avoiding social situations 
  • Constant worry 
  • Avoiding situations or places because of fears 
  • Complaints of frequent stomach aches or headaches 
  • Sudden and frequent panic attacks 

Your child may be struggling with anxiety. And you may feel frustrated and helpless. You are not alone, watch this previously hosted session with Peace at Home Expert Aaron Weintraub, MS where he discusses proven strategies you can use to help your anxious child. 

One in three children will experience an anxiety disorder before adulthood. Unless treated, childhood anxiety doesn’t just go away, and many will grow up to be anxious adults. If you’re wondering how to support your anxious child in ways that help, want to learn what really doesn’t help, or if you’re simply curious about childhood anxiety, this workshop is for you. 

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted. 
  • For additional support:
  • Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability-related accommodation for this event, please email Worklife@mit.edu.

After this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of anxiety
    • Identify why accommodating anxious behaviors can reinforce distress, and what you can do instead.
  • Apply simple strategies to handle day-to-day challenges with your anxious child

Meet your Instructors

Aaron Weintraub

Autism, Anxiety, ADHD,

MS, Curriculum Advisor

Topics

  • anxiety
  • connection
  • mental health
  • support

Age Category

  • All, Mental Health
  • School Age
  • Teens & Young Adults