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 »
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 »
The short answer to does social media cause teen anxiety is YES so I use this episode to talk about what parents can — and should — do about it.
Does social media cause teen anxiety? 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 »
This is such an interesting question because it assumes that this is one of our jobs as a parent. That we are supposed to tell kids not to be scared and sometimes that’s true. Sometimes our job is to be reassuring. Like when a child is afraid of going to the doctors, and we sit
How do I explain to my anxious child that they don’t need to be scared? 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 »
It’s difficult to co-parent an anxious child in a divorce but you will be more successful when you focus on what you CAN control and do your best to let go of what you can’t.
It’s a simple question but not a simple answer. This week we talk about how to check in and see if we’re being appropriately protective or being over protective with our anxious kids.
Am I being protective or over protective? Read More »
I explain why I think the word “manipulative” isn’t helpful when we’re talking about child anxiety.
Is my child manipulating me? Read More »
