Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kids with an anxious attachment can be clingy, sensitive, and have low-esteem. Anxious attachment requires healing—parents should ...

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Children may see and hear things about escalating conflicts in the news, leading to feelings of anxiety and fear. A child protection expert shares tips on how to address their concerns.

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