This week is the question I got from a listener after they listened to episode 64, which was Are there any downsides to practicing gentle parenting with an anxious child?. Let me read you the whole thing, because it’s long and specific and I’ll be referencing their question in this episode. Ok. Here it goes::
What about gentle parenting for older kids with anxiety? Read More »
This parenting podcast episode offers a special message to the parent who’s feeling guilty about the struggles of their anxious child or teen.
Can I parent so well that my child won’t have anxiety? Read More »
I appreciate this question from a parent who’s been listening to the podcast and says she doesn’t mind being stuck in the Parenting PItfalls and wanted to know what I had to say about that. My answer might surprise you.
What if I don’t mind being stuck in the parenting pitfalls? Read More »
The question, “What does successful child anxiety treatment look like?” is one that that I made up based on different versions I’ve heard from people who are coming to me to ask about my program or to ask why treatment they’ve sought before didn’t work. First I want to talk a bit about expectations because
What does successful child anxiety treatment look like? Read More »
Today we explore the difference between accommodations and support using the definition from the study cited below, which is “changes in parents’ behavior in attempts to prevent or reduce child distress.”
This week we discuss what mindfulness is, how it works, how it helps child anxiety, and how to do it.
Does mindfulness help child anxiety? Read More »
You know, when I started this podcast I figured I’d do it for one year — 52 episodes and that would be it. But this is Episode 54 so I’ve officially gone past my goal and the questions that are coming in are more complex. Like this one. And of course the actual question has
What can I do when I feel like I’ve failed my anxious child? Read More »
We talk about how to get accurate information about supplements for child anxiety and why it’s important to take a multi pronged approach.
Do you recommend any supplements for child anxiety? Read More »
It may seem counterintuitive but encouragment doesn’t always help an anxious child. Learn the two reasons why when we answer, “why doesn’t encouragement help my anxious child” on this week’s episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast.
Why doesn’t encouragement help my anxious child? Read More »
How do I motivate my anxious child? That’s a question many parents ask but we may need to shift our focus to how do we motivate ourselves.
How do I motivate my anxious child to deal with their anxiety? Read More »
