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 17 of 49 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 17 "I get scared/nervous/anxious sometimes too. It's no fun." Empathy wins in many, many situations. It may even strike up a conversation with your older child about how you overcame anxiety. Previous Next Start Slideshow ParentingAnxiety