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 37 of 49 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 37 "I have your smell buddy right here." A smell buddy, fragrance necklace or diffuser can calm anxiety, especially when you fill it with lavender, sage, chamomile, sandalwood or jasmine. Previous Next Start Slideshow ParentingAnxiety