How Hunter parents can help children manage anxiety

Dr Justin Coulson, the co-host of Channel Nine's Parental Guidance, said some data showed girls were three times more likely than boys to receive diagnoses of anxiety. Picture supplied.

HUNTER parents concerned their children are experiencing anxiety that requires intervention should be aware there can be a range of signs, from physical symptoms such as bellyaches to increased aggression or apathy, lack of energy and changes to sleep and food intake.

That's the advice from parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson, who the Federation of Parents and Friends Associations in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has booked to present two free 90 minute Zoom sessions this week about anxiety and resilience, for parents and carers of children at Catholic schools.