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 15 of 49 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 15 "I need you to tell me when 2 minutes have gone by." Time is a powerful tool when children are anxious. By watching a clock or a watch for movement, a child has a focus point other than what is happening. Previous Next Start Slideshow ParentingAnxiety