Welcome to The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast on YouTube, where we explore practical steps to help your child tolerate anxiety. In this episode, Dawn Friedman, MSEd, shares insightful techniques for parents guiding children through anxious moments. Learn about the importance of educating your child about anxiety, normalizing their experiences, and using creative approaches like externalizing anxiety and giving it a persona. Equip your family with empowering strategies that inspire resilience and flexibility.
00:00 Child anxiety podcast: Dawn Friedman advises on practical steps for parents to help their children tolerate anxiety, emphasizing education about anxiety as a normal reaction.
03:19 Externalizing anxiety as a character helps children and adults manage it. Naming anxiety (e.g., as “Tom”) allows conversation with it, aiding understanding and negotiation.
09:08 Some kids are slow to warm to new experiences; patience helps them adjust at their own pace.
10:26 Take the parenting pitfalls quiz at openbookparenting.com/quiz to assess child anxiety issues.
