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 18 of 49 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 18 "Let's pull out our calm-down checklist." Anxiety can hijack the logical brain; carry a checklist with coping skills your child has practiced. When the need presents itself, operate off of this checklist. Previous Next Start Slideshow ParentingAnxiety