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 36 of 49 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 36 "I know this is hard." Acknowledge that the situation is difficult. Your validation shows your children that you respect them. Previous Next Start Slideshow ParentingAnxiety