Anxiety is a symptom, but it can also be a symptom-producing force. It is important for parents, teachers, and educators to engage with the topic of anxiety and fear. What behaviors of caregivers can lay the groundwork for fears that may manifest later in school-aged children? Drawing from his psychiatric and psychotherapeutic practice for children and adolescents, the author provides numerous insights for dealing with infants and toddlers and describes essential elements for coping with anxiety.