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by -- Diana Kohnle
Updated: Feb 14th 2012

(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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