Popsugar Parenting Parenting How to Calm Anxious Child 49 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child 24 August 2018 by Renee Jain View On One Page Photo 5 of 49 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 5 "Why do you think that is?" This is especially helpful for older kids who can better articulate the "Why" in what they are feeling. Previous Next Start Slideshow ParentingAnxiety