Anxiety Disorders in Children All children have worries and fears from time to time. Whether it's the monster in the closet, the big test at the end of the week, or making the cut for the soccer team, kids have things that make them anxious, just like adults.

But sometimes anxiety in children crosses the line from normal everyday worries to a disorder that gets in the way of the things they need to do. It can even keep them from enjoying life as they should.

How can you tell if your child's anxieties might be more than just passing worries and fears? Here are some questions to ask yourself:

• Is she expressing worry or showing anxiety on most days, for weeks at a time?
• Does he have trouble sleeping at night? If you aren't sure (he might not tell you), do you notice that he seems unusually sleepy or tired during the day?
• Is she having trouble concentrating?
• Does he seem unusually irritable or easy to upset?

There are several different types of anxiety disorders that can affect children. The most common include:

A Visual Guide to Generalized Anxiety Disorder