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Health tip: Is your child anxious?

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(HealthDay News) -- Children who don't get enough time to play and relax -- or who are pushed beyond their comfort zone -- may become anxious, experts say.

The American Academy of Pediatrics mentions these potential warning signs of anxiety in children:

Steering clear of other people.
Losing interest in eating.
Acting nervous.
Having trouble sleeping.
Complaining of headaches or stomach aches.
Appearing depressed.

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