<![CDATA[TELL ME IT WILL BE OK]]>23a99fcf-58c4-5ffe-be8a-f7e9db5ead00Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:07 +0000Captivate.fmDawn Friedman MSEdhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/365596cf-0fc3-4b54-9a63-efda5acd8d13/Podcast-Cover.pngTELL ME IT WILL BE OKDawn Friedman MSEdDawn Friedman MSEdTell Me It Will Be OK is the conversation for parents of anxious kids who have read all the books, listened to all the experts, and still feel like something is missing. Host Dawn Friedman, MSEd, has spent over thirty years in the trenches with families as an educator, family case manager, and clinical counselor. She knows that in a world of climate crisis, political upheaval, and digital noise, there is no such thing as a "quick-fix" script or a one-size-fits-all solution. Parenting bright, sensitive, and anxious children requires more than just a new technique—it requires a paradigm shift. Each week, Dawn moves beyond the "how-to" to dig into the "why" and the "what now?" through: --Deep-Dive Interviews: Conversations with researchers, activists, authors, and practitioners who look at the big picture of raising children today. --Practical Wisdom: Evidence-based clinical insights (including SPACE and infant-toddler mental health) applied to the messy reality of daily life. --The "No-Need-To-Be-Perfect" Philosophy: Shifting away from anxious perfectionism and toward the inner wisdom that helps us connect with our kids when things are hard. To learn more about Dawn and the work that she does, you can check out her site, Open Book Parenting.http://OpenBookParenting.com/falseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/open-book-parenting/nopodcastHow to Talk with Kids About Death and Other Hard Topics (with Dr. Elena Lister)How to Talk with Kids About Death and Other Hard Topics (with Dr. Elena Lister)Dawn Friedman hosts the Tell Me It Will Be Okay podcast and interviews therapist and adult and child psychiatrist Dr. Elena Lister about her book Giving Hope: Conversations with Children about Illness, Death and Loss (co-written with Michael Schwartzman and Lindsay Tate). Lister explains that asking children about difficult subjects—including death and suicidal feelings—doesn’t “put ideas in their head,” but builds trust and opens communication, noting kids already think about these topics through experiences like Disney movies, nature, and news events. She emphasizes caregivers being grounded and “steady and sturdy,” using delaying or revisiting conversations when needed, admitting mistakes, and allowing children to set pace while keeping doors open. Lister shares her family’s experience when her daughter Liza was dying, discusses talking about uncertainty and differing beliefs about afterlife, offers guidance on cremation and funerals, and highlights that mentionable is manageable.

00:00 Welcome and Guest

02:55 Fear of Saying It

05:53 Disney and Death

07:42 Start Before Loss

10:50 Grounded Parent Mindset

12:43 Deer in Headlights

15:42 Good Enough Parenting

16:44 Classroom Disclosure Story

23:24 Anger and Humanity

26:55 Distress Tolerance Check

30:19 Death in the News

35:00 Living With Mortality

37:05 Aging and Nature

37:58 Afterlife Questions

40:26 Family Beliefs Clash

42:02 Living With Uncertainty

43:01 Grief Work Origin Story

45:25 Schools Can Talk

47:47 Let Kids Set Pace

53:41 Child Life Support

55:47 Cremation Explained

57:55 Funerals and Rituals

01:02:09 Preparing Kids for Loss

01:05:46 Final Thanks and Wrap


]]>Dawn Friedman hosts the Tell Me It Will Be Okay podcast and interviews therapist and adult and child psychiatrist Dr. Elena Lister about her book Giving Hope: Conversations with Children about Illness, Death and Loss (co-written with Michael Schwartzman and Lindsay Tate). Lister explains that asking children about difficult subjects—including death and suicidal feelings—doesn’t “put ideas in their head,” but builds trust and opens communication, noting kids already think about these topics through experiences like Disney movies, nature, and news events. She emphasizes caregivers being grounded and “steady and sturdy,” using delaying or revisiting conversations when needed, admitting mistakes, and allowing children to set pace while keeping doors open. Lister shares her family’s experience when her daughter Liza was dying, discusses talking about uncertainty and differing beliefs about afterlife, offers guidance on cremation and funerals, and highlights that mentionable is manageable.

00:00 Welcome and Guest

02:55 Fear of Saying It

05:53 Disney and Death

07:42 Start Before Loss

10:50 Grounded Parent Mindset

12:43 Deer in Headlights

15:42 Good Enough Parenting

16:44 Classroom Disclosure Story

23:24 Anger and Humanity

26:55 Distress Tolerance Check

30:19 Death in the News

35:00 Living With Mortality

37:05 Aging and Nature

37:58 Afterlife Questions

40:26 Family Beliefs Clash

42:02 Living With Uncertainty

43:01 Grief Work Origin Story

45:25 Schools Can Talk

47:47 Let Kids Set Pace

53:41 Child Life Support

55:47 Cremation Explained

57:55 Funerals and Rituals

01:02:09 Preparing Kids for Loss

01:05:46 Final Thanks and Wrap


]]>56a3a4d5-abd6-439f-9158-316a3659e5e6Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -040001:07:32falsefull11451451The Power of Giving Up (Judiciously)The Power of Giving Up (Judiciously)Letting Go to Focus on What Matters in Parenting

Dawn Friedman introduces her podcast and explains “judicious giving up,” a practice of letting go of solving a parenting problem immediately so families can clarify what truly matters, understand what’s underneath the issue, and choose a more fitting focus. Drawing on her transition from solutions-focused case management to therapy, she notes that the stated problem is often not the real problem, and that parenting challenges—like an anxious child who won’t sleep alone—may reflect bigger needs, family values, timing, capacity, and parents’ own triggers or identity beliefs. She critiques one-size-fits-all, quick-fix behaviorist advice and emphasizes individualized, developmentally informed plans built from self-reflection, understanding the child, and aligning with values. She also reframes recurring struggles as opportunities for learning and growth rather than proof of failure. (This is part of the Podcasthon 2026 event! My charity for the event is The Children's Defense Fund, which envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive.)

00:00 Welcome and Mission

00:43 Judicious Giving Up

01:11 From Casework to Therapy

03:09 The Problem Behind Problem

04:58 Parenting Anxiety Example

06:57 Choosing Your Focus

11:27 Beyond One Size Fits All

14:44 Problems Recur Over Time

18:55 You Can’t Fix Kids

20:17 Values Then a Plan

24:02 Mindset Reframe and Wrap

]]>Letting Go to Focus on What Matters in Parenting

Dawn Friedman introduces her podcast and explains “judicious giving up,” a practice of letting go of solving a parenting problem immediately so families can clarify what truly matters, understand what’s underneath the issue, and choose a more fitting focus. Drawing on her transition from solutions-focused case management to therapy, she notes that the stated problem is often not the real problem, and that parenting challenges—like an anxious child who won’t sleep alone—may reflect bigger needs, family values, timing, capacity, and parents’ own triggers or identity beliefs. She critiques one-size-fits-all, quick-fix behaviorist advice and emphasizes individualized, developmentally informed plans built from self-reflection, understanding the child, and aligning with values. She also reframes recurring struggles as opportunities for learning and growth rather than proof of failure. (This is part of the Podcasthon 2026 event! My charity for the event is The Children's Defense Fund, which envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive.)

00:00 Welcome and Mission

00:43 Judicious Giving Up

01:11 From Casework to Therapy

03:09 The Problem Behind Problem

04:58 Parenting Anxiety Example

06:57 Choosing Your Focus

11:27 Beyond One Size Fits All

14:44 Problems Recur Over Time

18:55 You Can’t Fix Kids

20:17 Values Then a Plan

24:02 Mindset Reframe and Wrap

]]>473a0c74-31d9-4524-900a-70c1a992180bSun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -040025:27falsefull11441441Cultivating a Culture of Empathy and Kindness with Brandy JemczuraCultivating a Culture of Empathy and Kindness with Brandy JemczuraIn this episode of Tell Me It Will Be Okay, I interview Brandy Jemczura of Columbus, Ohio, founder of Seeds of Caring, a nonprofit that connects children ages 2–12 (and some middle schoolers) with volunteer and activism opportunities to build empathy, kindness, and agency. We links service to anxiety support and resiliency, emphasizing four cornerstones: feeling lovable, capable, able to handle emotions, and developing a resilient self-concept. Brandy shares how Seeds of Caring grew from 285 child volunteer experiences in its first year to over 57,000 annually, now operating in Columbus and Indianapolis, and explains how programs use children’s literature, reflection, and hands-on projects to address tough topics without “othering,” using asset-framing language and reinforcing that everyone needs help sometimes. We discuss parent concerns, privilege, and how small actions can create hope and community impact.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:30 Action as Anxiety Relief

00:55 Resiliency Cornerstones

02:33 Volunteering Builds Regulation

04:38 Meet Brandy Gemchura

05:19 Seeds of Caring Origin Story

08:22 Scaling Up and Facing Fear

10:45 Why Ages Two to Twelve

14:00 What Two Year Olds Do

17:32 Culture of Caring Ripple Effects

19:37 Winning Over Nonprofit Partners

21:56 Talking Tough Topics With Kids

24:02 Hope for Overwhelmed Parents

25:22 Favorite Family Activities

25:44 Goldfish Fairness Lesson

27:43 From Empathy to Action

29:11 Avoiding Othering Language

32:07 Kids Growing With Service

35:09 Kindness Versus Nice

37:54 Privilege Into Next Steps

41:02 Helpers and Mental Health

43:56 Scaling to New Cities

45:17 Start Small Anywhere

46:58 Parents Modeling Kindness

49:24 Final Wrap and Resources

Want to know more about Seeds of Caring? Of course you do! Who wouldn't?!? Check out their website here: SeedsofCaring.org

You can find also find them on:

  1. Facebook: Columbus, Indiana
  2. Instagram: Columbus, Indiana
  3. Linkedin
  4. YouTube

]]>In this episode of Tell Me It Will Be Okay, I interview Brandy Jemczura of Columbus, Ohio, founder of Seeds of Caring, a nonprofit that connects children ages 2–12 (and some middle schoolers) with volunteer and activism opportunities to build empathy, kindness, and agency. We links service to anxiety support and resiliency, emphasizing four cornerstones: feeling lovable, capable, able to handle emotions, and developing a resilient self-concept. Brandy shares how Seeds of Caring grew from 285 child volunteer experiences in its first year to over 57,000 annually, now operating in Columbus and Indianapolis, and explains how programs use children’s literature, reflection, and hands-on projects to address tough topics without “othering,” using asset-framing language and reinforcing that everyone needs help sometimes. We discuss parent concerns, privilege, and how small actions can create hope and community impact.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:30 Action as Anxiety Relief

00:55 Resiliency Cornerstones

02:33 Volunteering Builds Regulation

04:38 Meet Brandy Gemchura

05:19 Seeds of Caring Origin Story

08:22 Scaling Up and Facing Fear

10:45 Why Ages Two to Twelve

14:00 What Two Year Olds Do

17:32 Culture of Caring Ripple Effects

19:37 Winning Over Nonprofit Partners

21:56 Talking Tough Topics With Kids

24:02 Hope for Overwhelmed Parents

25:22 Favorite Family Activities

25:44 Goldfish Fairness Lesson

27:43 From Empathy to Action

29:11 Avoiding Othering Language

32:07 Kids Growing With Service

35:09 Kindness Versus Nice

37:54 Privilege Into Next Steps

41:02 Helpers and Mental Health

43:56 Scaling to New Cities

45:17 Start Small Anywhere

46:58 Parents Modeling Kindness

49:24 Final Wrap and Resources

Want to know more about Seeds of Caring? Of course you do! Who wouldn't?!? Check out their website here: SeedsofCaring.org

You can find also find them on:

  1. Facebook: Columbus, Indiana
  2. Instagram: Columbus, Indiana
  3. Linkedin
  4. YouTube

]]>950e1126-f8a9-43dc-a105-233e51e2cf5cSun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -040050:24falsefull11431431Activism, Hope and Parenting: Talking with Frida BerriganActivism, Hope and Parenting: Talking with Frida BerriganIn a timely episode (hey, I planned it that way!) I'm sharing my conversation with Frida Berrigan, a peace activist and author, who shares her experiences growing up with activist parents, navigating tensions between parenting and activism, and raising her own children. We discuss the importance of engaging in activism while maintaining joy, the struggle of balancing multiple responsibilities, and the impact of ordinary acts in making a difference. Frida also emphasizes the significance of moral cheerfulness and acting within our capacity to contribute to positive change.

As you'll hear in the podcast, Frida grew up in a family of famous peace activists and she wrote about her experience and how it inspired her own parenting decisions in the book It Runs in the Family: On Being Raised by Radicals and Growing into Rebellious Motherhood. You can also read her essays at WagingNonViolence.org and I recommend you start with her wonderful essay, Nuclear Weapons Ruined My Life (And I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way).

00:00 Welcome to the Tell Me It Will Be OK Podcast

00:52 Introducing Frida Berrigan: Peace Activist and Author

01:20 Frida's Family and Activism Background

01:59 Parenting Through Activism

02:46 Interview with Frida Berrigan Begins

03:09 Frida's Children and Parenting Journey

05:51 Balancing Caregiving and Activism

07:27 Frida's Unique Upbringing and Education

18:30 Navigating Tensions and Choices in Activism

27:22 Parenting Decisions and Sharing Information

29:47 Taking Action with Kids

31:11 Impact of School Shootings

32:11 Helping Refugee Families

36:26 Balancing Effort and Outcome

41:54 The Role of Ordinary Acts

49:02 Moral Cheerfulness and Joy

53:38 Accepting Imperfection

Thanks for listening! And, of course, it helps if you will share, rate, and subscribe so more people can learn about and from Frida Berrigan and the other wonderful guest I have coming up! 🧡

Takeaways:

  1. In our increasingly complex world, parenting anxious children requires a multifaceted approach that embraces both awareness and empathy.
  2. Frida Berrigan's life experiences illustrate the challenges of balancing activism with parenthood in a meaningful and impactful manner.
  3. The significance of moral cheerfulness amidst adversity is a recurring theme, emphasizing the importance of joy in the face of life's difficulties.
  4. Engaging with community and activism can provide children with invaluable lessons on compassion, empathy, and the importance of standing up for justice.
  5. Understanding that our efforts, no matter how small, contribute to a larger movement is essential for both parents and children alike.
  6. The podcast stresses that navigating the imperfections of life and parenting is a shared journey that requires patience and understanding.

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. wagingnonviolence.org

]]>In a timely episode (hey, I planned it that way!) I'm sharing my conversation with Frida Berrigan, a peace activist and author, who shares her experiences growing up with activist parents, navigating tensions between parenting and activism, and raising her own children. We discuss the importance of engaging in activism while maintaining joy, the struggle of balancing multiple responsibilities, and the impact of ordinary acts in making a difference. Frida also emphasizes the significance of moral cheerfulness and acting within our capacity to contribute to positive change.

As you'll hear in the podcast, Frida grew up in a family of famous peace activists and she wrote about her experience and how it inspired her own parenting decisions in the book It Runs in the Family: On Being Raised by Radicals and Growing into Rebellious Motherhood. You can also read her essays at WagingNonViolence.org and I recommend you start with her wonderful essay, Nuclear Weapons Ruined My Life (And I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way).

00:00 Welcome to the Tell Me It Will Be OK Podcast

00:52 Introducing Frida Berrigan: Peace Activist and Author

01:20 Frida's Family and Activism Background

01:59 Parenting Through Activism

02:46 Interview with Frida Berrigan Begins

03:09 Frida's Children and Parenting Journey

05:51 Balancing Caregiving and Activism

07:27 Frida's Unique Upbringing and Education

18:30 Navigating Tensions and Choices in Activism

27:22 Parenting Decisions and Sharing Information

29:47 Taking Action with Kids

31:11 Impact of School Shootings

32:11 Helping Refugee Families

36:26 Balancing Effort and Outcome

41:54 The Role of Ordinary Acts

49:02 Moral Cheerfulness and Joy

53:38 Accepting Imperfection

Thanks for listening! And, of course, it helps if you will share, rate, and subscribe so more people can learn about and from Frida Berrigan and the other wonderful guest I have coming up! 🧡

Takeaways:

  1. In our increasingly complex world, parenting anxious children requires a multifaceted approach that embraces both awareness and empathy.
  2. Frida Berrigan's life experiences illustrate the challenges of balancing activism with parenthood in a meaningful and impactful manner.
  3. The significance of moral cheerfulness amidst adversity is a recurring theme, emphasizing the importance of joy in the face of life's difficulties.
  4. Engaging with community and activism can provide children with invaluable lessons on compassion, empathy, and the importance of standing up for justice.
  5. Understanding that our efforts, no matter how small, contribute to a larger movement is essential for both parents and children alike.
  6. The podcast stresses that navigating the imperfections of life and parenting is a shared journey that requires patience and understanding.

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. wagingnonviolence.org

]]>2346fe7e-15f2-44fb-a0b6-d745fc966eaeSun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -040057:51falsefull11421421The Connection Between Child Anxiety and DepressionThe Connection Between Child Anxiety and Depressionn this episode of the Tell Me It Will Be OK podcast, we delve into the relationship between anxiety and depression, especially in children. Drawing from my personal experiences growing up with anxiety and depression, and my professional background in mental health, I discuss how these conditions often coexist and affect each other. We explore how children's anxiety can manifest as depression and consider theories and strategies for managing these intertwined mental health challenges. I also share insights on postpartum mood disorders, emphasizing the prevalence and impact of postpartum anxiety. Throughout the episode, I offer practical advice for parents to support their anxious children, encouraging a more neutral and accepting approach to their emotions and behaviors. Medication is briefly discussed as a potential aid, with a strong emphasis on the necessity of holistic care and support for the entire family.

00:00 Welcome to the Tell Me It Will Be OK Podcast

00:16 Understanding Anxiety and Depression

01:10 Personal Experiences with Anxiety

02:33 Postpartum Anxiety vs. Depression

03:55 The Interplay of Anxiety and Depression

09:05 Parenting Anxious Kids

14:51 Medication and Support Systems

16:01 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

]]>n this episode of the Tell Me It Will Be OK podcast, we delve into the relationship between anxiety and depression, especially in children. Drawing from my personal experiences growing up with anxiety and depression, and my professional background in mental health, I discuss how these conditions often coexist and affect each other. We explore how children's anxiety can manifest as depression and consider theories and strategies for managing these intertwined mental health challenges. I also share insights on postpartum mood disorders, emphasizing the prevalence and impact of postpartum anxiety. Throughout the episode, I offer practical advice for parents to support their anxious children, encouraging a more neutral and accepting approach to their emotions and behaviors. Medication is briefly discussed as a potential aid, with a strong emphasis on the necessity of holistic care and support for the entire family.

00:00 Welcome to the Tell Me It Will Be OK Podcast

00:16 Understanding Anxiety and Depression

01:10 Personal Experiences with Anxiety

02:33 Postpartum Anxiety vs. Depression

03:55 The Interplay of Anxiety and Depression

09:05 Parenting Anxious Kids

14:51 Medication and Support Systems

16:01 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

]]>1c184817-8e7f-4c7b-8de2-aa724e10d21bSun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -040016:27falsefull11411411Catastrophizing: Assuming Worst Case Scenarios in Child AnxietyCatastrophizing: Assuming Worst Case Scenarios in Child AnxietyWelcome to the very first episode of the TELL ME IT WILL BE OK podcast, which used to be the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast. In this episode, we explain the shift in focus from a Q&A format to a more flexible, topic-driven approach to address specific aspects of child anxiety. We delve into the cognitive distortion of catastrophizing and its impact on anxiety, discussing how to recognize these negative thought patterns and practical strategies to manage them. The episode also highlights the role of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in addressing these issues and the importance of aligning actions with personal values. Tune in to learn how to navigate the complexities of anxiety and support your anxious child in an ever-demanding world.

00:00 Welcome to the New Podcast Format

00:15 Why the Change?

00:45 Introducing the New Focus

02:11 The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

06:08 Understanding Catastrophizing

07:22 Real-Life Examples and Coping Strategies

14:13 Parental Catastrophizing and Child Anxiety

18:37 Planning for Catastrophes

25:03 Final Thoughts and Future Topics

]]>Welcome to the very first episode of the TELL ME IT WILL BE OK podcast, which used to be the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast. In this episode, we explain the shift in focus from a Q&A format to a more flexible, topic-driven approach to address specific aspects of child anxiety. We delve into the cognitive distortion of catastrophizing and its impact on anxiety, discussing how to recognize these negative thought patterns and practical strategies to manage them. The episode also highlights the role of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in addressing these issues and the importance of aligning actions with personal values. Tune in to learn how to navigate the complexities of anxiety and support your anxious child in an ever-demanding world.

00:00 Welcome to the New Podcast Format

00:15 Why the Change?

00:45 Introducing the New Focus

02:11 The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

06:08 Understanding Catastrophizing

07:22 Real-Life Examples and Coping Strategies

14:13 Parental Catastrophizing and Child Anxiety

18:37 Planning for Catastrophes

25:03 Final Thoughts and Future Topics

]]>1e566f15-edc9-4414-9c54-fbaeef963203Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -040025:58falsefull11401401Should I tell my child that they have anxiety?Should I tell my child that they have anxiety?In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, I address a common concern from parents: whether to tell their children they have anxiety. I explain the importance of giving children the language to describe their feelings and emphasizes that anxiety is a normal part of being human. I highlights that labeling anxiety can empower children rather than limit them, and encourage parents to focus on coping strategies and overcoming avoidance behaviors. I also discuss the potential benefits of diagnosis and how it can help children better understand their experiences. Ultimately, I reassure parents to support their children in navigating their feelings while fostering resilience and courage.

00:00 Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:25 Should You Tell Your Child About Their Anxiety?

00:57 Understanding Anxiety: A Common Human Experience

02:01 Talking to Your Child About Anxiety

04:52 The Real Issue: Avoidance, Not Anxiety

07:06 The Importance of Labels and Diagnoses

10:13 Empowering Your Child Despite Anxiety

12:44 Final Thoughts and How to Reach Out

]]>In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, I address a common concern from parents: whether to tell their children they have anxiety. I explain the importance of giving children the language to describe their feelings and emphasizes that anxiety is a normal part of being human. I highlights that labeling anxiety can empower children rather than limit them, and encourage parents to focus on coping strategies and overcoming avoidance behaviors. I also discuss the potential benefits of diagnosis and how it can help children better understand their experiences. Ultimately, I reassure parents to support their children in navigating their feelings while fostering resilience and courage.

00:00 Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:25 Should You Tell Your Child About Their Anxiety?

00:57 Understanding Anxiety: A Common Human Experience

02:01 Talking to Your Child About Anxiety

04:52 The Real Issue: Avoidance, Not Anxiety

07:06 The Importance of Labels and Diagnoses

10:13 Empowering Your Child Despite Anxiety

12:44 Final Thoughts and How to Reach Out

]]>a4622598-f44a-414a-846d-15e89aeb68a8Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -040013:08falsefull11391391How is perfectionism related to child anxiety?How is perfectionism related to child anxiety?Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast!. In this episode, I address a listener's query about the relationship between perfectionism and child anxiety. Highlighting real-life examples and the challenges parents face in recognizing anxious perfectionism, I emphasize the importance of identifying avoidance behaviors and maintaining a balanced approach to children's achievements. I also discuss how perfectionism can manifest in different aspects of a child's life, from academics to eating habits, and provides guidance on how families can address these issues.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:25 Understanding Perfectionism and Child Anxiety

03:17 Signs and Symptoms of Perfectionism in Children

04:46 Real-Life Examples and Parental Challenges

06:41 Identifying Anxious Perfectionism

09:39 Perfectionism in Daily Life and Eating Habits

12:00 Conclusion and Further Support

]]>Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast!. In this episode, I address a listener's query about the relationship between perfectionism and child anxiety. Highlighting real-life examples and the challenges parents face in recognizing anxious perfectionism, I emphasize the importance of identifying avoidance behaviors and maintaining a balanced approach to children's achievements. I also discuss how perfectionism can manifest in different aspects of a child's life, from academics to eating habits, and provides guidance on how families can address these issues.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:25 Understanding Perfectionism and Child Anxiety

03:17 Signs and Symptoms of Perfectionism in Children

04:46 Real-Life Examples and Parental Challenges

06:41 Identifying Anxious Perfectionism

09:39 Perfectionism in Daily Life and Eating Habits

12:00 Conclusion and Further Support

]]>9eac5047-9805-426d-bd00-77a6efd5077aSat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -040012:53falsefull11381381Should I step in to calm down my anxious child?Should I step in to calm down my anxious child?In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses a listener's question about whether to step in and help a child calm down or focus on teaching distress tolerance. Dawn explains how child anxiety leads to avoidance, not just of feared objects or situations, but also of the discomforting feelings themselves. She discusses strategies to help children tolerate these feelings, providing real-world examples. Additionally, Dawn examines how a parent's own anxiety can fuel their child's anxiety and shares various methods families can use to manage these challenging situations. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing feelings rather than immediately striving for calm.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:43 Understanding Child Anxiety and Avoidance

01:39 Practical Example: Dealing with Fear of Spiders

03:18 Teaching Distress Tolerance

06:05 Parental Anxiety and Its Impact

08:09 Strategies for Managing Meltdowns

10:46 Creating an Exposure Plan

11:31 Conclusion and How to Submit Questions

]]>In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses a listener's question about whether to step in and help a child calm down or focus on teaching distress tolerance. Dawn explains how child anxiety leads to avoidance, not just of feared objects or situations, but also of the discomforting feelings themselves. She discusses strategies to help children tolerate these feelings, providing real-world examples. Additionally, Dawn examines how a parent's own anxiety can fuel their child's anxiety and shares various methods families can use to manage these challenging situations. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing feelings rather than immediately striving for calm.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:43 Understanding Child Anxiety and Avoidance

01:39 Practical Example: Dealing with Fear of Spiders

03:18 Teaching Distress Tolerance

06:05 Parental Anxiety and Its Impact

08:09 Strategies for Managing Meltdowns

10:46 Creating an Exposure Plan

11:31 Conclusion and How to Submit Questions

]]>357a892e-3b93-4084-a8bc-45dec0ac74faSat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -040012:03falsefull11371371Taking Care in Troubled TimesTaking Care in Troubled TimesWelcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, who has over three decades of experience working with children and families. In this episode, Dawn addresses the widespread anxiety caused by unprecedented times and political upheaval, particularly since the Trump administration. She shares her experiences as a progressive therapist serving diverse clients and discusses the impact of societal issues on personal anxiety, emphasizing the importance of self-care. Dawn offers practical advice on managing news consumption, setting priorities, and finding meaningful ways to contribute to societal issues without overwhelming oneself. She encourages listeners to focus on maintaining strong relationships with their children and recognizes the long-term challenges and emotional toll of these times.

00:00 Introduction to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:33 Addressing General Anxiety in Unprecedented Times

01:15 Impact of Political Climate on Mental Health

03:49 Body Image and Anxiety During Political Turmoil

06:07 Navigating Anxiety in the Current Political Landscape

11:01 Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Staying Informed

14:15 Balancing Personal Well-being and Civic Responsibility

22:37 Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement


]]>Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, who has over three decades of experience working with children and families. In this episode, Dawn addresses the widespread anxiety caused by unprecedented times and political upheaval, particularly since the Trump administration. She shares her experiences as a progressive therapist serving diverse clients and discusses the impact of societal issues on personal anxiety, emphasizing the importance of self-care. Dawn offers practical advice on managing news consumption, setting priorities, and finding meaningful ways to contribute to societal issues without overwhelming oneself. She encourages listeners to focus on maintaining strong relationships with their children and recognizes the long-term challenges and emotional toll of these times.

00:00 Introduction to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:33 Addressing General Anxiety in Unprecedented Times

01:15 Impact of Political Climate on Mental Health

03:49 Body Image and Anxiety During Political Turmoil

06:07 Navigating Anxiety in the Current Political Landscape

11:01 Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Staying Informed

14:15 Balancing Personal Well-being and Civic Responsibility

22:37 Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement


]]>211dde9b-066c-4403-a654-6d45f16d41cdWed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -040022:58falsefull11361361What should I do if my anxious child backslides?What should I do if my anxious child backslides?In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, we've got a listener's question about handling backsliding in anxious children. I emphasize that backsliding is a natural part of managing anxiety, particularly during times of increased stress, such as the end of summer and the beginning of the school year. I explain that children with anxious brains are more prone to see negativity and potential disaster, and learning to manage anxiety is an ongoing process. I discuss various scenarios that may trigger backsliding and advise parents to reframe it as an opportunity to reinforce coping skills rather than viewing it as a regression. I also highlight the importance of supporting children through these periods and being kind to both the child and oneself. I encourage listeners to consider the context of their child's backsliding and offers guidance on how to navigate these challenging times.

00:00 Introduction to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:29 Understanding Backsliding in Anxious Children

04:46 Reframing Backsliding as Progress

05:28 Common Triggers for Backsliding

06:56 Managing Expectations and Support

08:45 Handling Stressful Situations and Behaviors

10:32 Consistency and Flexibility in Parenting

12:28 Conclusion and How to Submit Questions

]]>In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, we've got a listener's question about handling backsliding in anxious children. I emphasize that backsliding is a natural part of managing anxiety, particularly during times of increased stress, such as the end of summer and the beginning of the school year. I explain that children with anxious brains are more prone to see negativity and potential disaster, and learning to manage anxiety is an ongoing process. I discuss various scenarios that may trigger backsliding and advise parents to reframe it as an opportunity to reinforce coping skills rather than viewing it as a regression. I also highlight the importance of supporting children through these periods and being kind to both the child and oneself. I encourage listeners to consider the context of their child's backsliding and offers guidance on how to navigate these challenging times.

00:00 Introduction to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:29 Understanding Backsliding in Anxious Children

04:46 Reframing Backsliding as Progress

05:28 Common Triggers for Backsliding

06:56 Managing Expectations and Support

08:45 Handling Stressful Situations and Behaviors

10:32 Consistency and Flexibility in Parenting

12:28 Conclusion and How to Submit Questions

]]>9b88f12f-c0d3-462c-8bcc-d3f6e51c7726Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -040012:52falsefull11351351How can I help my anxious child build distress tolerance skills?How can I help my anxious child build distress tolerance skills?Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, an expert with over 30 years of experience in working with children and families. In this episode, Dawn addresses the question, 'How can I help my anxious child build distressed tolerance skills?' She explains the concept of distress tolerance skills, emphasizing their importance in coping with anxiety. Using relatable examples, Dawn provides practical strategies for parents to help their children tolerate anxiety and distress. She underscores the importance of acknowledging small successes and gradually building these skills, highlighting that growth in managing distress is a gradual process. Dawn also discusses the challenges parents face, including their own distress, and offers understanding and support for both children and parents on this journey. Listeners are encouraged to reach out with questions and explore additional resources available on the Open Book Parenting website.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:40 Understanding Distress Tolerance Skills

02:35 Practical Examples of Distress Tolerance

06:39 Building Distress Tolerance in Children

13:41 Managing Parental Irritability

14:46 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

]]>Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, an expert with over 30 years of experience in working with children and families. In this episode, Dawn addresses the question, 'How can I help my anxious child build distressed tolerance skills?' She explains the concept of distress tolerance skills, emphasizing their importance in coping with anxiety. Using relatable examples, Dawn provides practical strategies for parents to help their children tolerate anxiety and distress. She underscores the importance of acknowledging small successes and gradually building these skills, highlighting that growth in managing distress is a gradual process. Dawn also discusses the challenges parents face, including their own distress, and offers understanding and support for both children and parents on this journey. Listeners are encouraged to reach out with questions and explore additional resources available on the Open Book Parenting website.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:40 Understanding Distress Tolerance Skills

02:35 Practical Examples of Distress Tolerance

06:39 Building Distress Tolerance in Children

13:41 Managing Parental Irritability

14:46 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

]]>bc351cf0-5ff4-4f1d-b38e-cbf98555fbc9Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -040015:25falsefull11341341Podcast Update and Summer PlansPodcast Update and Summer PlansTaking a Summer Break and Future Plans

Hi everyone and welcome to the Child Anxiety Fact Podcast. My name is Dawn Friedman, and I've spent over three decades working with children and families in various roles. In this episode, instead of answering questions, I explain why I'm taking a break for the summer and discuss my future plans. I'll be busy with increased speaking engagements and working on a book proposal titled 'Tell Me It Will Be Okay,' focusing on supporting anxious children. On a personal note, my daughter is moving back home to start college, and we'll be navigating the challenges of living together again. For continued learning, I recommend subscribing to my newsletter right here: https://openbookparenting.kit.com/497c86cec7

I'll be back with the podcast in September, and I hope you have a great summer!

00:00 Welcome to the Child Anxiety Fact Podcast

00:35 Why I'm Taking a Summer Break

00:58 Summer Plans and Speaking Engagements

01:56 Book Proposal: Tell Me It Will Be Okay

03:28 Personal Update: My Daughter's Move

05:15 Navigating Parenting Pitfalls

14:48 Returning in September: Stay Connected

]]>Taking a Summer Break and Future Plans

Hi everyone and welcome to the Child Anxiety Fact Podcast. My name is Dawn Friedman, and I've spent over three decades working with children and families in various roles. In this episode, instead of answering questions, I explain why I'm taking a break for the summer and discuss my future plans. I'll be busy with increased speaking engagements and working on a book proposal titled 'Tell Me It Will Be Okay,' focusing on supporting anxious children. On a personal note, my daughter is moving back home to start college, and we'll be navigating the challenges of living together again. For continued learning, I recommend subscribing to my newsletter right here: https://openbookparenting.kit.com/497c86cec7

I'll be back with the podcast in September, and I hope you have a great summer!

00:00 Welcome to the Child Anxiety Fact Podcast

00:35 Why I'm Taking a Summer Break

00:58 Summer Plans and Speaking Engagements

01:56 Book Proposal: Tell Me It Will Be Okay

03:28 Personal Update: My Daughter's Move

05:15 Navigating Parenting Pitfalls

14:48 Returning in September: Stay Connected

]]>3438e578-5638-46fa-b76c-02022d618216Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:30:00 -040016:25falsefull11331331What do I do if I can't make my anxious child feel better?What do I do if I can't make my anxious child feel better?Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, a seasoned expert in child and family support with over 30 years of experience. In this episode, Dawn addresses a common concern from parents: what to do when their anxious child is upset, especially when the goal is not to make them feel better immediately. Dawn explains the importance of helping children face their fears gradually through exposure plans, and highlights the value of teaching children to tolerate discomfort. The episode offers practical strategies, such as modeling calm behavior and validating the child's feelings without agreeing with their fears, to help children develop skills to manage anxiety. Dawn emphasizes the role of parents in supporting and guiding their children through anxiety-provoking situations, making it clear that holding space for their child's learning and growth is crucial. Listeners are invited to submit their questions for future episodes through Dawn's website, OpenBookParenting.com.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:30 Understanding Your Role in Managing Child Anxiety

00:47 Creating an Exposure Plan

01:44 Practical Examples of Exposure Techniques

04:54 Validating Your Child's Feelings

06:00 Teaching Anxiety Management Skills

08:32 Role Modeling and Supporting Your Child

11:05 Conclusion and How to Submit Questions


]]>Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, a seasoned expert in child and family support with over 30 years of experience. In this episode, Dawn addresses a common concern from parents: what to do when their anxious child is upset, especially when the goal is not to make them feel better immediately. Dawn explains the importance of helping children face their fears gradually through exposure plans, and highlights the value of teaching children to tolerate discomfort. The episode offers practical strategies, such as modeling calm behavior and validating the child's feelings without agreeing with their fears, to help children develop skills to manage anxiety. Dawn emphasizes the role of parents in supporting and guiding their children through anxiety-provoking situations, making it clear that holding space for their child's learning and growth is crucial. Listeners are invited to submit their questions for future episodes through Dawn's website, OpenBookParenting.com.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:30 Understanding Your Role in Managing Child Anxiety

00:47 Creating an Exposure Plan

01:44 Practical Examples of Exposure Techniques

04:54 Validating Your Child's Feelings

06:00 Teaching Anxiety Management Skills

08:32 Role Modeling and Supporting Your Child

11:05 Conclusion and How to Submit Questions


]]>fecc626d-c8df-4347-aa0a-b1eb289a38daTue, 01 Jul 2025 10:51:00 -040011:23falsefull11321321How can I involve siblings in our family's child anxiety management?How can I involve siblings in our family's child anxiety management?In this episode, Dawn Friedman, an experienced child anxiety expert, answers a listener's question about how to involve siblings in the management of a child's anxiety. Dawn discusses the impact of family dynamics on siblings, the importance of recognizing and addressing parenting pitfalls, and strategies to ensure that non-anxious siblings receive the attention and support they need. She emphasizes the significance of understanding each child's unique needs and offers practical advice such as taking her Parenting Pitfalls Quiz to gain insights into family patterns. The episode highlights the balance between supporting an anxious child and maintaining a healthy environment for all siblings.

00:00 Introduction and Host Background

00:32 Understanding Sibling Involvement in Anxiety

01:50 Identifying Family Patterns and Pitfalls

03:44 Addressing Guilt and Insight

04:21 Practical Steps to Support Siblings

06:14 Reflecting on Personal Experiences

06:53 Case Study: Joan's Family

09:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

10:16 Conclusion and Call to Action

]]>In this episode, Dawn Friedman, an experienced child anxiety expert, answers a listener's question about how to involve siblings in the management of a child's anxiety. Dawn discusses the impact of family dynamics on siblings, the importance of recognizing and addressing parenting pitfalls, and strategies to ensure that non-anxious siblings receive the attention and support they need. She emphasizes the significance of understanding each child's unique needs and offers practical advice such as taking her Parenting Pitfalls Quiz to gain insights into family patterns. The episode highlights the balance between supporting an anxious child and maintaining a healthy environment for all siblings.

00:00 Introduction and Host Background

00:32 Understanding Sibling Involvement in Anxiety

01:50 Identifying Family Patterns and Pitfalls

03:44 Addressing Guilt and Insight

04:21 Practical Steps to Support Siblings

06:14 Reflecting on Personal Experiences

06:53 Case Study: Joan's Family

09:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

10:16 Conclusion and Call to Action

]]>c0b9f280-528d-4b51-9f4f-4f493f21c3fbSun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -040010:47falsefull11311311Is it my child's anxiety? Or is it a preference?Is it my child's anxiety? Or is it a preference?In this episode, we address a common concern among families—distinguishing between a child's anxiety and personal preferences. We explore how to identify if a child's behavior is driven by anxiety or simply a lack of interest in certain activities. Tune in to gain insights on this important topic and learn strategies to better understand your child's needs. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to my podcast for more valuable content!

Takeaways:

  • Understanding the distinction between a child's anxiety and their preferences is crucial.
  • Avoidance behaviors in children may indicate anxiety, requiring careful observation and support.
  • Encouraging children to experiment with their fears can help differentiate anxiety from preference.
  • Social anxiety often overlaps with introversion, necessitating nuanced approaches for understanding children's behaviors.
  • Parents should consider their child's interests and motivations when addressing anxiety-related issues.
  • Regular engagement in anxiety-provoking situations can enhance a child's coping skills and resilience.

Links referenced in this episode:


]]>In this episode, we address a common concern among families—distinguishing between a child's anxiety and personal preferences. We explore how to identify if a child's behavior is driven by anxiety or simply a lack of interest in certain activities. Tune in to gain insights on this important topic and learn strategies to better understand your child's needs. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to my podcast for more valuable content!

Takeaways:

  • Understanding the distinction between a child's anxiety and their preferences is crucial.
  • Avoidance behaviors in children may indicate anxiety, requiring careful observation and support.
  • Encouraging children to experiment with their fears can help differentiate anxiety from preference.
  • Social anxiety often overlaps with introversion, necessitating nuanced approaches for understanding children's behaviors.
  • Parents should consider their child's interests and motivations when addressing anxiety-related issues.
  • Regular engagement in anxiety-provoking situations can enhance a child's coping skills and resilience.

Links referenced in this episode:


]]>fb18deb4-6029-49dc-9f04-8bcbb15ee683Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -040011:39falsefull11301301What are your thoughts about reward charts for anxious children?What are your thoughts about reward charts for anxious children?In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses a listener's question about the use of reward charts for anxious children. Dawn shares her extensive experience working with families and discusses the complexities of using rewards and charts. She explains her flexible stance on rewards, noting the potential pitfalls, such as children focusing on rewards rather than the process. Dawn also highlights the importance of celebrating family efforts and accomplishments holistically. For more insights and to post your own questions, visit ChildAnxietySupport.com/podcast.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:29 Thoughts on Reward Charts for Anxious Children

02:09 The Problem with Rewards

03:21 Effective Use of Charts and Celebrations

04:25 Implementing a Family Plan

06:56 Focusing on Family Behavior

10:06 Conclusion and Support

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses a listener's question about the use of reward charts for anxious children. Dawn shares her extensive experience working with families and discusses the complexities of using rewards and charts. She explains her flexible stance on rewards, noting the potential pitfalls, such as children focusing on rewards rather than the process. Dawn also highlights the importance of celebrating family efforts and accomplishments holistically. For more insights and to post your own questions, visit ChildAnxietySupport.com/podcast.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:29 Thoughts on Reward Charts for Anxious Children

02:09 The Problem with Rewards

03:21 Effective Use of Charts and Celebrations

04:25 Implementing a Family Plan

06:56 Focusing on Family Behavior

10:06 Conclusion and Support

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>8d555e53-7760-48e2-ba08-186422e76672Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -040011:40falsefull11291291Why did my anxious child's good work in therapy wear off?Why did my anxious child's good work in therapy wear off?In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses a listener's question about why a child's progress in therapy can seem to wear off over time. Dawn explains that anxiety in children is often reinforced by family patterns, termed 'Parenting Pitfalls', which unknowingly support avoidance behaviors. She discusses the importance of continuous practice and parental involvement in managing anxiety and reinforces that setbacks are a normal part of the learning process. Listeners are encouraged to revisit therapy if needed and to apply the skills learned consistently across different contexts and developmental stages. For submitting questions, visit ChildAnxietySupport.com/podcast.

00:00 Introduction to the Child Anxiety Fact Podcast

00:28 Listener Question: Why Did Therapy Stop Working?

01:21 The Role of Parents in Managing Child Anxiety

01:40 Understanding Anxiety Patterns and Accommodations

04:29 Therapy Success and the Need for Continuous Effort

07:25 Practical Tips for Parents to Support Anxious Children

10:46 Conclusion and How to Submit Your Questions

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses a listener's question about why a child's progress in therapy can seem to wear off over time. Dawn explains that anxiety in children is often reinforced by family patterns, termed 'Parenting Pitfalls', which unknowingly support avoidance behaviors. She discusses the importance of continuous practice and parental involvement in managing anxiety and reinforces that setbacks are a normal part of the learning process. Listeners are encouraged to revisit therapy if needed and to apply the skills learned consistently across different contexts and developmental stages. For submitting questions, visit ChildAnxietySupport.com/podcast.

00:00 Introduction to the Child Anxiety Fact Podcast

00:28 Listener Question: Why Did Therapy Stop Working?

01:21 The Role of Parents in Managing Child Anxiety

01:40 Understanding Anxiety Patterns and Accommodations

04:29 Therapy Success and the Need for Continuous Effort

07:25 Practical Tips for Parents to Support Anxious Children

10:46 Conclusion and How to Submit Your Questions

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>e9f80ce6-caad-4996-9638-f009f2232f80Thu, 01 May 2025 12:54:00 -040011:57falsefull11281281How can I encourage my child to become more independent in managing their anxiety?How can I encourage my child to become more independent in managing their anxiety?In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses how to encourage children to become more independent in managing their anxiety. Dawn emphasizes the importance of self-education on child anxiety, modeling coping strategies, practicing these strategies with your child, and consistently offering encouragement. She also discusses allowing children to make their own choices and decisions, even if it involves experiencing failure. Dawn shares personal anecdotes and insights on guiding children to be resilient and independent in managing their anxiety. Listeners are invited to submit their questions on her social media or website.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:37 Encouraging Independence in Anxious Children

01:32 Educating Yourself on Child Anxiety

02:12 Modeling Anxiety Management

03:08 Practicing Coping Tools with Your Child

04:12 Encouraging and Supporting Your Child

05:45 Letting Go and Trusting Your Child's Journey

07:17 Personal Anecdotes and Final Thoughts

09:10 How to Submit Your Questions

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses how to encourage children to become more independent in managing their anxiety. Dawn emphasizes the importance of self-education on child anxiety, modeling coping strategies, practicing these strategies with your child, and consistently offering encouragement. She also discusses allowing children to make their own choices and decisions, even if it involves experiencing failure. Dawn shares personal anecdotes and insights on guiding children to be resilient and independent in managing their anxiety. Listeners are invited to submit their questions on her social media or website.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:37 Encouraging Independence in Anxious Children

01:32 Educating Yourself on Child Anxiety

02:12 Modeling Anxiety Management

03:08 Practicing Coping Tools with Your Child

04:12 Encouraging and Supporting Your Child

05:45 Letting Go and Trusting Your Child's Journey

07:17 Personal Anecdotes and Final Thoughts

09:10 How to Submit Your Questions

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>72f95722-5a4d-4be8-a2eb-d2c6bdb6ca0dTue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -040010:21falsefull11271271What do I wish I'd done differently as the parent of an anxious child?What do I wish I'd done differently as the parent of an anxious child?In this episode, I get personal and share lessons and reflections from my own parenting experiences—specifically, what I wish I’d done differently with my anxious child. Parenting is a wild ride; full of challenges, growth, and yes, some regrets, too. But don’t worry! We don't dwell there. Instead, we use these reflections as stepping stones towards understanding and doing better.

So, if you're feeling a little lost or just need some reassurance that you aren't in this alone, you've come to the right place. Hit that subscribe button to stay up to date with my latest episodes, and if you find the discussion helpful, please take a moment to rate the podcast. Your feedback helps me reach more parents who are navigating the world of child anxiety.

Come on over to childanxietysupport.com if you’ve got more questions or to learn more about how we can work together.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In this episode, I get personal and share lessons and reflections from my own parenting experiences—specifically, what I wish I’d done differently with my anxious child. Parenting is a wild ride; full of challenges, growth, and yes, some regrets, too. But don’t worry! We don't dwell there. Instead, we use these reflections as stepping stones towards understanding and doing better.

So, if you're feeling a little lost or just need some reassurance that you aren't in this alone, you've come to the right place. Hit that subscribe button to stay up to date with my latest episodes, and if you find the discussion helpful, please take a moment to rate the podcast. Your feedback helps me reach more parents who are navigating the world of child anxiety.

Come on over to childanxietysupport.com if you’ve got more questions or to learn more about how we can work together.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>ef21d778-131b-45cf-8892-f4ddddfc976eTue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -040019:47falsefull11261261What do I do if I've pushed my anxious child too far?What do I do if I've pushed my anxious child too far?Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast with Dawn Friedman, where listeners' questions about child and teen anxiety are answered by a seasoned child anxiety expert. In this episode, Dawn discusses what to do if you've pushed your anxious child too far, illustrated through a common scenario featuring 'Joan,' a 10-year-old with school refusal. Dawn explains how the family's efforts to manage anxiety may unintentionally exacerbate it by creating restrictive routines. Instead of focusing solely on conflict points like the morning routine, Dawn advises examining broader family dynamics to identify and untangle various 'Parenting Pitfalls.' If you have a question about child anxiety, visit ChildAnxietySupport.com to submit your inquiry for future episodes.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast with Dawn Friedman, where listeners' questions about child and teen anxiety are answered by a seasoned child anxiety expert. In this episode, Dawn discusses what to do if you've pushed your anxious child too far, illustrated through a common scenario featuring 'Joan,' a 10-year-old with school refusal. Dawn explains how the family's efforts to manage anxiety may unintentionally exacerbate it by creating restrictive routines. Instead of focusing solely on conflict points like the morning routine, Dawn advises examining broader family dynamics to identify and untangle various 'Parenting Pitfalls.' If you have a question about child anxiety, visit ChildAnxietySupport.com to submit your inquiry for future episodes.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>0604caf3-77bb-45d9-98c5-c2864d02d443Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -040011:04falsefull11251251Is my anxious child coping or overwhelmed?Is my anxious child coping or overwhelmed?Welcome to "The Child Anxiety FAQ" podcast, where we dive deep into the everyday challenges and questions that parents face when dealing with child and teen anxiety. I'm Dawn Friedman, and with over 30 years of experience working with kids and families, I'm here to offer practical advice and support. In each episode, I aim to tackle the questions you're losing sleep over, like how to differentiate between healthy coping crying and when your child might be overwhelmed or in distress. This episode references episode 120: What does healthy coping with child anxiety look like?

If you like what you hear and find it helpful, please subscribe to "The Child Anxiety FAQ" wherever you get your podcasts. And while you’re at it, rate and review the show—I appreciate your feedback and it helps other anxious parents find us. Let's figure this out together and create a supportive community where we remind each other: you’re not alone on this journey. Thanks for listening, and I look forward to being part of your support team!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>Welcome to "The Child Anxiety FAQ" podcast, where we dive deep into the everyday challenges and questions that parents face when dealing with child and teen anxiety. I'm Dawn Friedman, and with over 30 years of experience working with kids and families, I'm here to offer practical advice and support. In each episode, I aim to tackle the questions you're losing sleep over, like how to differentiate between healthy coping crying and when your child might be overwhelmed or in distress. This episode references episode 120: What does healthy coping with child anxiety look like?

If you like what you hear and find it helpful, please subscribe to "The Child Anxiety FAQ" wherever you get your podcasts. And while you’re at it, rate and review the show—I appreciate your feedback and it helps other anxious parents find us. Let's figure this out together and create a supportive community where we remind each other: you’re not alone on this journey. Thanks for listening, and I look forward to being part of your support team!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>7615ca24-052c-4165-86f3-db273ddf746aSat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -040011:53falsefull11241241How do I deal with my child's hurt feelings when I push them to face their anxiety?How do I deal with my child's hurt feelings when I push them to face their anxiety?This is an issue that's present for many of the families with whom I've worked so I thought I'd bring it here to the podcast and talk about the underlying concerns for parents when they bring this up. Our empathy and concern can make anxiety intervention difficult and we have to address it as we move forward.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>This is an issue that's present for many of the families with whom I've worked so I thought I'd bring it here to the podcast and talk about the underlying concerns for parents when they bring this up. Our empathy and concern can make anxiety intervention difficult and we have to address it as we move forward.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>70546e4a-05d6-4800-bb88-577920b31e6aSat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -040016:36falsefull11231231Why shouldn't I ask my anxious child why they're anxious?Why shouldn't I ask my anxious child why they're anxious?A better question might be WHEN shouldn't I ask my anxious child why they're anxious but this episode gives us a good start to the topic. Besides, of COURSE you're going to ask your anxious child why they're anxious but lots of us are anxious for no reason except that we have anxious brains. And getting too stuck in the question can keep our families stuck in anxiety. Learn exactly what I'm talking about in this episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>A better question might be WHEN shouldn't I ask my anxious child why they're anxious but this episode gives us a good start to the topic. Besides, of COURSE you're going to ask your anxious child why they're anxious but lots of us are anxious for no reason except that we have anxious brains. And getting too stuck in the question can keep our families stuck in anxiety. Learn exactly what I'm talking about in this episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>6d2c4618-3ec5-4334-8902-9f4de987cc83Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -040014:26falsefull11221221How do I tell if it's my child's anxiety or mine?How do I tell if it's my child's anxiety or mine?In this episode, we explore the dynamics of family functioning patterns and what the research has to say about how to intervene when families are struggling. If you're not sure if child anxiety is an issue for your family, I recommend you take my Parenting PItfalls Quiz. This will help you identify where you're struggling (and where you should start) and also give you the chance to catch my free webinar and subscribe to my Sunday Newsletter, where you can learn more about child and teen anxiety.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In this episode, we explore the dynamics of family functioning patterns and what the research has to say about how to intervene when families are struggling. If you're not sure if child anxiety is an issue for your family, I recommend you take my Parenting PItfalls Quiz. This will help you identify where you're struggling (and where you should start) and also give you the chance to catch my free webinar and subscribe to my Sunday Newsletter, where you can learn more about child and teen anxiety.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>bcc2e8bf-3c18-47c9-8d15-41898fc393c7Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -040012:15falsefull11211211What does healthy coping with child anxiety look like?What does healthy coping with child anxiety look like?In today's episode I'm talking about what healthy coping really looks like—it’s not always pretty, but understanding this helps us prepare to keep going even when it's hard. Realistic expectations and an understanding that (to quote Jessica Baird), "Crying is coping" makes it so much easier to power through as we support our kids in overcoming their anxiety. 

Learn more about Jessica Baird and her services at Kids Can Cope

And submit your questions to the podcast by going to my website Child Anxiety Support

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In today's episode I'm talking about what healthy coping really looks like—it’s not always pretty, but understanding this helps us prepare to keep going even when it's hard. Realistic expectations and an understanding that (to quote Jessica Baird), "Crying is coping" makes it so much easier to power through as we support our kids in overcoming their anxiety. 

Learn more about Jessica Baird and her services at Kids Can Cope

And submit your questions to the podcast by going to my website Child Anxiety Support

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>a25c66d3-9740-4297-88f4-d6fa6ce1d2e6Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -040013:01falsefull11201201How do I help my anxious child deal with worries about real life events?How do I help my anxious child deal with worries about real life events?In this episode we're discussing how to talk about real-life worries, the big worries that maybe are already keeping you up at note, too, like climate crisis, economic uncertainty, or natural disasters. It's hard to be a regular old adult when we're facing these kinds of anxieties let alone being a growing kid or teen who's just trying to get a handle on how the world works! I look forward to your feedback on the topic and hope you'll come by my site at ChildAnxietySupport.com or message me on social media where I'm @dawnfriedmanmsed to let me know your thoughts and challenges on the topic. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In this episode we're discussing how to talk about real-life worries, the big worries that maybe are already keeping you up at note, too, like climate crisis, economic uncertainty, or natural disasters. It's hard to be a regular old adult when we're facing these kinds of anxieties let alone being a growing kid or teen who's just trying to get a handle on how the world works! I look forward to your feedback on the topic and hope you'll come by my site at ChildAnxietySupport.com or message me on social media where I'm @dawnfriedmanmsed to let me know your thoughts and challenges on the topic. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>f7e6cec4-79c7-49c1-a134-e2acb5af0685Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -040016:01falsefull11191191How can I determine if my own anxiety is influencing my parenting of my anxious child?How can I determine if my own anxiety is influencing my parenting of my anxious child?(Sorry about the audio quality -- I'm having some issues with my editing software!) 

Welcome to The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast! 

Today's episode answers the question: "How can I determine if my own anxiety is influencing my parenting of my anxious child?" We'll talk about the ways in which parental anxiety can impact child anxiety, what the research has to say about it and discuss strategies for breaking the cycle.

If you find our conversations helpful, I invite you to subscribe to The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast and leave a rating or review. Your feedback not only helps the podcast grow but also helps the information get in front of the families who need it. You can visit childanxietiesupport.com/podcast to submit your questions, or connect with me on social media where I'm @DawnFriedmanMSEd.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>(Sorry about the audio quality -- I'm having some issues with my editing software!) 

Welcome to The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast! 

Today's episode answers the question: "How can I determine if my own anxiety is influencing my parenting of my anxious child?" We'll talk about the ways in which parental anxiety can impact child anxiety, what the research has to say about it and discuss strategies for breaking the cycle.

If you find our conversations helpful, I invite you to subscribe to The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast and leave a rating or review. Your feedback not only helps the podcast grow but also helps the information get in front of the families who need it. You can visit childanxietiesupport.com/podcast to submit your questions, or connect with me on social media where I'm @DawnFriedmanMSEd.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>b36255b7-dd59-42de-bcb1-ab93f18b59e4Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -040009:41falsefull11181181How do I set limits for my anxious child without feeling guilty?How do I set limits for my anxious child without feeling guilty?In today's episode, we're diving into the  topic of setting limits for your anxious child without succumbing to guilt. We talk about the complexities parents face, particularly those who are working to heal their own childhood wounds while supporting their children. We'll address why feelings of guilt are a natural part of parenting and how understanding anxiety can help in making informed, beneficial decisions for our children.  If you're ready to unpack the mess of emotions and strategies around parenting an anxious child, stay tuned!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In today's episode, we're diving into the  topic of setting limits for your anxious child without succumbing to guilt. We talk about the complexities parents face, particularly those who are working to heal their own childhood wounds while supporting their children. We'll address why feelings of guilt are a natural part of parenting and how understanding anxiety can help in making informed, beneficial decisions for our children.  If you're ready to unpack the mess of emotions and strategies around parenting an anxious child, stay tuned!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>dba1f4d8-d048-4e64-8d8d-6708e445fdfaFri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -040011:06falsefull11171171What are some practical steps I can take to encourage my child to tolerate their anxiety?What are some practical steps I can take to encourage my child to tolerate their anxiety?In today's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ, host Dawn Friedman MSEd addresses a crucial question from our listeners: What are some practical steps I can take to encourage my child to tolerate their anxiety? With over 30 years of experience working with children and families, I offer general strategies that can be adapted to different age groups and situations. The goal is not to eliminate anxiety, but to help children understand and tolerate it. I emphasize education about the normalcy of anxiety, externalizing it by giving it a name or character, and developing strategies to engage with it. Join me as we talk about effective techniques to support our children in managing their anxious feelings, fostering resilience, and embracing new experiences with a sense of adventure. If you have questions or concerns about your child's anxiety, visit my website at childanxietysupport.com to learn more and while you're there, check out the Parenting Pitfalls quiz!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In today's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ, host Dawn Friedman MSEd addresses a crucial question from our listeners: What are some practical steps I can take to encourage my child to tolerate their anxiety? With over 30 years of experience working with children and families, I offer general strategies that can be adapted to different age groups and situations. The goal is not to eliminate anxiety, but to help children understand and tolerate it. I emphasize education about the normalcy of anxiety, externalizing it by giving it a name or character, and developing strategies to engage with it. Join me as we talk about effective techniques to support our children in managing their anxious feelings, fostering resilience, and embracing new experiences with a sense of adventure. If you have questions or concerns about your child's anxiety, visit my website at childanxietysupport.com to learn more and while you're there, check out the Parenting Pitfalls quiz!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>0ff40887-4e29-4c71-8cba-759630fedbc1Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -040011:39falsefull11161161How do I deal with my anger towards my anxious child?How do I deal with my anger towards my anxious child?Welcome back to another episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ, where your questions about child and teen anxiety are answered. I'm your host, Dawn Friedman, and today we're diving into a challenging but common issue many parents face: dealing with anger towards their anxious children. With over three decades of experience working with families, I'm here to help you understand the roots of this anger, often linked to catching your child's anxiety, and offer strategies to manage it. Join me as we explore how to create space for yourself, recognize anxiety's role in these emotions, and foster forgiveness and understanding in your relationship with your child.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>Welcome back to another episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ, where your questions about child and teen anxiety are answered. I'm your host, Dawn Friedman, and today we're diving into a challenging but common issue many parents face: dealing with anger towards their anxious children. With over three decades of experience working with families, I'm here to help you understand the roots of this anger, often linked to catching your child's anxiety, and offer strategies to manage it. Join me as we explore how to create space for yourself, recognize anxiety's role in these emotions, and foster forgiveness and understanding in your relationship with your child.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>bb33807a-ed18-4e15-8f85-72c0581430e5Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -040012:25falsefull11151151How can I support my anxious child while also addressing their behavior?How can I support my anxious child while also addressing their behavior?In today's episode, we tackle a common but complex question: "How can I support my anxious child while also addressing their inappropriate behavior?" Using a real-life example of a parent dealing with their 10-year-old's morning meltdowns before school, I explore some of the root causes of school refusal, the importance of ensuring a supportive environment, and strategies for managing anxiety and inappropriate behavior. From assessing whether the issue could be due to a poor school fit, separation anxiety, or lack of sleep, to planning and setting boundaries, I offer comprehensive advice on creating a balanced approach that supports both the child's emotional needs and your behavioral expectations. 

Also here's a link to the podcast I mention about manipulation:

Episode 95: How do I know if my anxious child is just being manipulative?

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In today's episode, we tackle a common but complex question: "How can I support my anxious child while also addressing their inappropriate behavior?" Using a real-life example of a parent dealing with their 10-year-old's morning meltdowns before school, I explore some of the root causes of school refusal, the importance of ensuring a supportive environment, and strategies for managing anxiety and inappropriate behavior. From assessing whether the issue could be due to a poor school fit, separation anxiety, or lack of sleep, to planning and setting boundaries, I offer comprehensive advice on creating a balanced approach that supports both the child's emotional needs and your behavioral expectations. 

Also here's a link to the podcast I mention about manipulation:

Episode 95: How do I know if my anxious child is just being manipulative?

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>8cde640d-943f-4a81-a481-c306ca3c1ff9Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -040012:03falsefull11141141Should I let my anxious child have a phone?Should I let my anxious child have a phone?Hey, everyone. Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ podcast, where we tackle your pressing questions about child and teen anxiety. I'm Dawn Friedman, your host, with over 30 years of experience working with kids and families. In this week's episode, we'll confront a dilemma many parents face: should you let your anxious child have a phone? This question isn't straightforward, especially when considering the myriad complications of digital life, such as social media, online games, and the addictive nature of screens. I'll guide you through the difference between restriction and caution, provide insights into how to navigate these choices, and share strategies for fostering healthy digital habits. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let's dive into this critical conversation about kids, screens, and anxiety.

Also! Mentions in the podcast!

https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org (Ellyn Satter, creator of The Division of Responsibility around feeding)

http://ChildrenandScreens.org (a great resource with free webinars and a super useful newsletter)

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>Hey, everyone. Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ podcast, where we tackle your pressing questions about child and teen anxiety. I'm Dawn Friedman, your host, with over 30 years of experience working with kids and families. In this week's episode, we'll confront a dilemma many parents face: should you let your anxious child have a phone? This question isn't straightforward, especially when considering the myriad complications of digital life, such as social media, online games, and the addictive nature of screens. I'll guide you through the difference between restriction and caution, provide insights into how to navigate these choices, and share strategies for fostering healthy digital habits. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let's dive into this critical conversation about kids, screens, and anxiety.

Also! Mentions in the podcast!

https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org (Ellyn Satter, creator of The Division of Responsibility around feeding)

http://ChildrenandScreens.org (a great resource with free webinars and a super useful newsletter)

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>e4498fde-c015-4ba6-b614-76c6e95643e8Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -040016:08falsefull11131131What are some practical ways to address the academic pressures and expectations that contribute to my child's anxiety?What are some practical ways to address the academic pressures and expectations that contribute to my child's anxiety?Welcome back to The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast, where we tackle listener questions about child and teen anxiety. I'm your host, Dawn Friedman, and with over three decades of experience working with kids and families, I aim to bring you practical advice and insights. As the school year kicks off, many parents are concerned about the academic pressures their children face. Today's episode is all about exploring those pressures and finding ways to manage them effectively. We'll discuss the different kinds of academic stress kids encounter at various stages, from second graders to high school juniors, and how external factors like school culture and family values play a role. We'll also dive into how perfectionism and other underlying issues can contribute to anxiety and what parents can do to help. So stay tuned as we unravel these complexities and offer actionable strategies for supporting your child through their academic journey.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>Welcome back to The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast, where we tackle listener questions about child and teen anxiety. I'm your host, Dawn Friedman, and with over three decades of experience working with kids and families, I aim to bring you practical advice and insights. As the school year kicks off, many parents are concerned about the academic pressures their children face. Today's episode is all about exploring those pressures and finding ways to manage them effectively. We'll discuss the different kinds of academic stress kids encounter at various stages, from second graders to high school juniors, and how external factors like school culture and family values play a role. We'll also dive into how perfectionism and other underlying issues can contribute to anxiety and what parents can do to help. So stay tuned as we unravel these complexities and offer actionable strategies for supporting your child through their academic journey.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>9356c459-1511-41cd-b7dc-62a13e86bb01Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -040012:42falsefull11121121Do already anxious children struggle more with anxiety as they enter adolesence?Do already anxious children struggle more with anxiety as they enter adolesence?In this episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast, we’re talking about whether already anxious kids struggle more with anxiety as they enter their teenage years. I’ll be sharing my experience working with kids and families for over 30 years and diving into the effects of hormone changes on anxiety. Join me for a casual, informative chat about child and teen anxiety and how it impacts parents.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>In this episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast, we’re talking about whether already anxious kids struggle more with anxiety as they enter their teenage years. I’ll be sharing my experience working with kids and families for over 30 years and diving into the effects of hormone changes on anxiety. Join me for a casual, informative chat about child and teen anxiety and how it impacts parents.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>6ed2b495-1c18-4fcc-b1e5-dd1d9435bfbcWed, 04 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -040014:50falsefull11111111How can I create a bedtime routine that helps my anxious child feel more secure and comfortable?How can I create a bedtime routine that helps my anxious child feel more secure and comfortable?Welcome back to The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast! In this week's episode, we're diving into the world of bedtime routines for anxious children. I share insight to help parents create a bedtime routine that fosters a sense of security and comfort for their anxious children. From the essential steps of a bedtime routine to addressing potential pushback from kids, I provide practical and actionable advice. I also introduce my 6 week coaching program, "Bedtime Navigator," designed to support parents in helping their anxious children get a good night's sleep. \Stay tuned for expert tips and strategies on promoting a peaceful and restful bedtime experience for anxious kids.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>Welcome back to The Child Anxiety FAQ podcast! In this week's episode, we're diving into the world of bedtime routines for anxious children. I share insight to help parents create a bedtime routine that fosters a sense of security and comfort for their anxious children. From the essential steps of a bedtime routine to addressing potential pushback from kids, I provide practical and actionable advice. I also introduce my 6 week coaching program, "Bedtime Navigator," designed to support parents in helping their anxious children get a good night's sleep. \Stay tuned for expert tips and strategies on promoting a peaceful and restful bedtime experience for anxious kids.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>3ae22b08-9b04-49d9-850e-cf2ee405240fWed, 28 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -040009:46falsefull11101101What are some tangible signs that my child's anxiety is impacting their sleep?What are some tangible signs that my child's anxiety is impacting their sleep?In this episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ, we talk about the tangible signs that a child's anxiety is impacting their sleep. Drawing from my extensive experience working with children and families, I explain how to recognize when anxiety is affecting a child's ability to sleep well. I also highlight the importance of addressing sleep issues alongside anxiety and offer insights into how improving a child's sleep can positively impact their overall anxiety functioning. If you want to learn more about my better sleep program for parents of anxious kids, you can check out my Bedtime Navigator 6-week coaching program.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>In this episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ, we talk about the tangible signs that a child's anxiety is impacting their sleep. Drawing from my extensive experience working with children and families, I explain how to recognize when anxiety is affecting a child's ability to sleep well. I also highlight the importance of addressing sleep issues alongside anxiety and offer insights into how improving a child's sleep can positively impact their overall anxiety functioning. If you want to learn more about my better sleep program for parents of anxious kids, you can check out my Bedtime Navigator 6-week coaching program.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>b3587099-3eed-483e-8242-47939aec42e2Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -040008:23falsefull11091091How can I prioritize both my child's sleep needs and my own well-being as a parent without feeling guilty or overwhelmed?How can I prioritize both my child's sleep needs and my own well-being as a parent without feeling guilty or overwhelmed?This month, we're focusing on sleep, to coincide with the launch of my 6-week coaching program, Bedtime Navigator. Today's question addresses the challenge of prioritizing your child's sleep needs and your own well-being as a parent without feeling guilty or overwhelmed. We'll explore how guilt and overwhelm affect sleep, why consistency is crucial, and how to find balance in meeting both your child's and your own needs. Stay tuned for practical advice and insights on this common parenting struggle.

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]]>This month, we're focusing on sleep, to coincide with the launch of my 6-week coaching program, Bedtime Navigator. Today's question addresses the challenge of prioritizing your child's sleep needs and your own well-being as a parent without feeling guilty or overwhelmed. We'll explore how guilt and overwhelm affect sleep, why consistency is crucial, and how to find balance in meeting both your child's and your own needs. Stay tuned for practical advice and insights on this common parenting struggle.

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]]>249977ee-a5d1-43bd-9b87-05212791028cWed, 14 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -040011:11falsefull11081081How do I know if my anxious child is having typical sleep struggles or something more serious?How do I know if my anxious child is having typical sleep struggles or something more serious?In this episode of The Child Anxiety Back podcast, we dive into the topic of sleep and child anxiety. We address a common concern: how to distinguish between typical sleep struggles and something more serious. I emphasize the importance of recognizing the validity of a child's sleep struggles and discusses the strong link between child anxiety and sleep issues. Delving into the definition of pediatric insomnia, we highlight the impact on both the child and the family and stress the need for parents to seek support and intervention if sleep struggles persist, offering insights into behavioral interventions and the creation of effective bedtime routines. If you'd like help with your anxious child's sleep issue, check out Bedtime Navigator, a 6-week coaching program for parents of anxious children who need a good night's sleep!

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]]>In this episode of The Child Anxiety Back podcast, we dive into the topic of sleep and child anxiety. We address a common concern: how to distinguish between typical sleep struggles and something more serious. I emphasize the importance of recognizing the validity of a child's sleep struggles and discusses the strong link between child anxiety and sleep issues. Delving into the definition of pediatric insomnia, we highlight the impact on both the child and the family and stress the need for parents to seek support and intervention if sleep struggles persist, offering insights into behavioral interventions and the creation of effective bedtime routines. If you'd like help with your anxious child's sleep issue, check out Bedtime Navigator, a 6-week coaching program for parents of anxious children who need a good night's sleep!

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]]>40ec9942-c46d-404d-b2d6-6f2c22457d26Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -040009:34falsefull11071071What are some ways to set limits and consequences for my anxious child's behavior without causing shame or distress? 2What are some ways to set limits and consequences for my anxious child's behavior without causing shame or distress? 2In this week's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ, we continue to explore the delicate balance of setting limits and consequences for anxious children without causing shame or distress. Addressing feedback from previous episodes, I delve into the challenge of protecting both the anxious child and their family members from the natural consequences of anxious behavior. I emphasize the importance of understanding and supporting the child's developmental journey, especially in situations where the child struggles to control overwhelming feelings. With practical insights and empathy, I offer advice for parents navigating this complex terrain. Tune in to discover valuable strategies for supporting your anxious child and fostering a nurturing family environment.

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]]>In this week's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ, we continue to explore the delicate balance of setting limits and consequences for anxious children without causing shame or distress. Addressing feedback from previous episodes, I delve into the challenge of protecting both the anxious child and their family members from the natural consequences of anxious behavior. I emphasize the importance of understanding and supporting the child's developmental journey, especially in situations where the child struggles to control overwhelming feelings. With practical insights and empathy, I offer advice for parents navigating this complex terrain. Tune in to discover valuable strategies for supporting your anxious child and fostering a nurturing family environment.

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]]>6e0a0be2-9ac1-451b-bbaf-0938681f4db1Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -040014:17falsefull11061061What are some ways to set limits for my anxious child's behavior without causing shame or distress?What are some ways to set limits for my anxious child's behavior without causing shame or distress?In this episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ, we challenge the notion of avoiding distress and emphasizes the importance of helping children learn to cope with discomfort, a fundamental tool in managing anxiety. We explore the difference between punishment and consequences, emphasizing the effectiveness of logical consequences in guiding children's decision-making. We also discuss the role of shame in parenting anxious children and offer insights on utilizing time-out as a protective measure rather than a punishment. Join us as we unravel effective strategies for setting limits and consequences while nurturing our anxious children without causing undue distress or shame.

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]]>In this episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ, we challenge the notion of avoiding distress and emphasizes the importance of helping children learn to cope with discomfort, a fundamental tool in managing anxiety. We explore the difference between punishment and consequences, emphasizing the effectiveness of logical consequences in guiding children's decision-making. We also discuss the role of shame in parenting anxious children and offer insights on utilizing time-out as a protective measure rather than a punishment. Join us as we unravel effective strategies for setting limits and consequences while nurturing our anxious children without causing undue distress or shame.

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]]>2c04d75e-4753-472c-b32f-625840cdeb53Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -040018:39falsefull11051051I am super busy, how can I prioritize working on my child's anxiety?I am super busy, how can I prioritize working on my child's anxiety?This week's question is a common one: "I am super busy. How can I prioritize working on my child's anxiety?" In this episode, we'll explore the importance of addressing anxiety, finding the time to do so, and a unique program designed to work with busy parents. So, if you've been wondering how to make anxiety a priority in your family's busy schedule, tune in for some valuable insights.

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]]>This week's question is a common one: "I am super busy. How can I prioritize working on my child's anxiety?" In this episode, we'll explore the importance of addressing anxiety, finding the time to do so, and a unique program designed to work with busy parents. So, if you've been wondering how to make anxiety a priority in your family's busy schedule, tune in for some valuable insights.

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]]>ab3d7155-f6fe-46f6-9ab1-482b4e052204Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -040014:12falsefull11041041How can I help my anxious child understand their feelings of resentment and blame toward me as a parent?How can I help my anxious child understand their feelings of resentment and blame toward me as a parent?In this week's episode we talk about helping anxious children understand their feelings of resentment and blame toward their parents. As children navigate the tumultuous teen years and battle with anxiety, it's natural for them to push back against their parents. We discuss the complexities of this issue, providing understanding and guidance for parents on how to navigate these turbulent emotions. I emphasize the importance of being bigger than the conflict, setting boundaries, and fostering healthy communication with their children. Tune in to gain insight into supporting your anxious child through this difficult and transformative stage.

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]]>In this week's episode we talk about helping anxious children understand their feelings of resentment and blame toward their parents. As children navigate the tumultuous teen years and battle with anxiety, it's natural for them to push back against their parents. We discuss the complexities of this issue, providing understanding and guidance for parents on how to navigate these turbulent emotions. I emphasize the importance of being bigger than the conflict, setting boundaries, and fostering healthy communication with their children. Tune in to gain insight into supporting your anxious child through this difficult and transformative stage.

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]]>f002a138-8c14-4b43-aec7-5988cfe238acWed, 10 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -040012:33falsefull11031031How can I manage the guilt and emotional struggles that come with parenting an anxious child?How can I manage the guilt and emotional struggles that come with parenting an anxious child?In this episode, we talk about how guilt can hinder decision-making and the importance of moving forward despite feeling guilty. I emphasize the significance of setting boundaries, managing anger, and maintaining loving connections with our anxious children. Tune in to gain practical advice on navigating the complexities of parenting an anxious child.

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]]>In this episode, we talk about how guilt can hinder decision-making and the importance of moving forward despite feeling guilty. I emphasize the significance of setting boundaries, managing anger, and maintaining loving connections with our anxious children. Tune in to gain practical advice on navigating the complexities of parenting an anxious child.

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]]>e17123b0-e9b0-4ad6-9df4-9f4146c5cf60Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -040012:30falsefull11021021What are some effective strategies to help my child when they engage in negative self-talk?What are some effective strategies to help my child when they engage in negative self-talk?In this episode, we're getting into some solid strategies to help out kids dealing with negative self-talk. We tackle the challenges of the tween and early teen years, discuss the impact of social anxiety, and give parents some practical tips to support their anxious children.

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]]>In this episode, we're getting into some solid strategies to help out kids dealing with negative self-talk. We tackle the challenges of the tween and early teen years, discuss the impact of social anxiety, and give parents some practical tips to support their anxious children.

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]]>3dc8f1a9-7397-4c5c-8440-c2011e3e8c3cWed, 26 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -040015:07falsefull11011011What are some practical strategies for reorienting myself to a less anxious mindset so I can better support my child?What are some practical strategies for reorienting myself to a less anxious mindset so I can better support my child?This week we talk about the importance of acknowledging and working through personal anxieties, and I share specific techniques to help parents manage their own worries while supporting their child's journey to coping with anxiety.

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]]>This week we talk about the importance of acknowledging and working through personal anxieties, and I share specific techniques to help parents manage their own worries while supporting their child's journey to coping with anxiety.

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]]>dc70bc80-8748-457d-a0b4-cbc71f944bafWed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -040011:20falsefull11001001How can I identify specific areas to work on with my anxious child without overwhelming them?How can I identify specific areas to work on with my anxious child without overwhelming them?This week I share insights on disrupting anxiety patterns, identifying manageable starting points, and honoring both parental and child capacities.

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]]>This week I share insights on disrupting anxiety patterns, identifying manageable starting points, and honoring both parental and child capacities.

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]]>1536c773-d62b-4564-a3db-9364137d8e30Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -040013:23falsefull199991What do I do when I'm not enjoying my anxious child?What do I do when I'm not enjoying my anxious child?This is such a painful place to be! But pain can also be the motivation we need to revisit what we're doing and start doing something different! Mostly I want to reassure you that loving your kids doesn't mean you'll always love parenting those kids and that's ok.

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]]>This is such a painful place to be! But pain can also be the motivation we need to revisit what we're doing and start doing something different! Mostly I want to reassure you that loving your kids doesn't mean you'll always love parenting those kids and that's ok.

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]]>4e795de2-2692-4e91-800c-952fc4b4d837Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -040009:26falsefull198981How do I help my anxious child process their feelings?How do I help my anxious child process their feelings?You know what's hard about this one? Well, first not all anxious kids WANT to process their feelings and second sometimes processing their feelings gets them stuck. Learn more on this week's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ

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]]>You know what's hard about this one? Well, first not all anxious kids WANT to process their feelings and second sometimes processing their feelings gets them stuck. Learn more on this week's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ

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]]>2d69c06f-b63d-4431-8d6c-8665b5a654c3Wed, 29 May 2024 05:00:00 -040012:20falsefull197971What did I do to cause my child's anxiety?What did I do to cause my child's anxiety?Spoiler alert -- you're not the cause but yes, you are the solution. Both things can be true! I talk about the fallacy that a child's diagnosis ALWAYS goes back to what the parents are doing. Nonsense! 

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]]>Spoiler alert -- you're not the cause but yes, you are the solution. Both things can be true! I talk about the fallacy that a child's diagnosis ALWAYS goes back to what the parents are doing. Nonsense! 

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]]>68783318-f77b-4b4b-9e58-187fbf665e21Wed, 22 May 2024 05:00:00 -040010:21falsefull196961Is my anxiety causing my child's anxiety?Is my anxiety causing my child's anxiety?This question is less important than the asker thought it was and I use this episode to explain why. I also talk a little bit about why it's ok if two households are handling the anxiety diffrently (mostly because there's not necessarily anything we can do about it)!

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]]>This question is less important than the asker thought it was and I use this episode to explain why. I also talk a little bit about why it's ok if two households are handling the anxiety diffrently (mostly because there's not necessarily anything we can do about it)!

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]]>fed2528d-b597-4ad3-8b92-91401a81e6c7Wed, 15 May 2024 05:00:00 -040009:26falsefull165651What are some specific tips you have for parents of anxious teens?What are some specific tips you have for parents of anxious teens?Specifically? Help your teen get more sleep! It's my number one wish for ALL anxious kids and other humans! Learn more this week on The Child Anxiety FAQ

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]]>Specifically? Help your teen get more sleep! It's my number one wish for ALL anxious kids and other humans! Learn more this week on The Child Anxiety FAQ

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]]>69ef6dcd-21c8-4315-938f-854aa5b7650aWed, 08 May 2024 05:00:00 -040010:41falsefull194941What can I do about my anxious child's low self esteem?What can I do about my anxious child's low self esteem?Poor self esteem is super common in child anxiety and no wonder -- anxiety upends our ability to do the things they want to do or that are expected of them. Let's talk about what we can do as loving, supportive parents.

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]]>Poor self esteem is super common in child anxiety and no wonder -- anxiety upends our ability to do the things they want to do or that are expected of them. Let's talk about what we can do as loving, supportive parents.

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]]>0f74cc1c-c9d6-443d-9ed6-61926941760dWed, 01 May 2024 05:00:00 -040011:16falsefull193931Do you have any tips for an overwhelmed parent dealing with my child's anxiety? the child anxiety FAQ episode 96Do you have any tips for an overwhelmed parent dealing with my child's anxiety? the child anxiety FAQ episode 96I have several tips, mostly about finding new ways to consider what parenting an anxious child is supposed to be, which might help you feel less pressured to "fix" things.

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]]>I have several tips, mostly about finding new ways to consider what parenting an anxious child is supposed to be, which might help you feel less pressured to "fix" things.

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]]>b8dd8ad1-d2d4-4ffd-a372-ec13489af4c8Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -040009:40falsefull196961How do I know if my anxious child is just being manipulative?How do I know if my anxious child is just being manipulative?We interrogate this whole idea of manipulation, look at child development, and talk about better ways to consider the situation.

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]]>We interrogate this whole idea of manipulation, look at child development, and talk about better ways to consider the situation.

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]]>dcd1d94a-ae1f-4494-a4b5-493520b2ba69Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -040013:33falsefull195951How can a parent deal with acting out behaviors in their anxious child?How can a parent deal with acting out behaviors in their anxious child?A parent contacted me about an 8-year old whose separation anxiety means their child meltsdown every time she tries to leave the house. We talk about what we need to know and give a brief overview on how what we're doing might unintentionally be encouraging meltdowns (and what to do instead).

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]]>A parent contacted me about an 8-year old whose separation anxiety means their child meltsdown every time she tries to leave the house. We talk about what we need to know and give a brief overview on how what we're doing might unintentionally be encouraging meltdowns (and what to do instead).

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]]>b25fe4f4-b053-4958-815a-7c0c1b8546efWed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -040013:50falsefull194941Homeschool made my child's social anxiety worse. Now what?Homeschool made my child's social anxiety worse. Now what?Because there was so little detail offered in this question it gave me the chance to explain what we need to know and why we need to know it to hopefully offer some ideas about next steps for listeners. 

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]]>Because there was so little detail offered in this question it gave me the chance to explain what we need to know and why we need to know it to hopefully offer some ideas about next steps for listeners. 

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>081ce866-8b14-4efb-ad06-e7409d464696Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -040009:41falsefull193931Is social anxiety disorder caused by trauma and bullying?Is social anxiety disorder caused by trauma and bullying?Mentioned in this episode:

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]]>Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>04557a46-356f-4d13-98bb-edf5d0c3bde6Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -040013:00falsefull192921Can someone grow out of having an anxiety disorder?Can someone grow out of having an anxiety disorder?Mentioned in this episode:

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]]>Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>1a1ee974-4827-43af-8be4-93a12dca1d3dWed, 20 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -040009:22falsefull191911How can I get my anxious child to use their coping tools?How can I get my anxious child to use their coping tools?This week we discuss "coping" and how sometimes parents misunderstand what that means. 

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]]>This week we discuss "coping" and how sometimes parents misunderstand what that means. 

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]]>7f056e73-d402-4942-88d1-c30c9d9253acWed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -040010:30falsefull190901How can I tell if my child's anxiety is general or situational?How can I tell if my child's anxiety is general or situational?The person who asked this question is trying to figure out if the anxiety she's seeing in her child is just due to a specific situation or a sign that her child is more generally anxious. I share some thoughts about how to figure that out. 

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]]>The person who asked this question is trying to figure out if the anxiety she's seeing in her child is just due to a specific situation or a sign that her child is more generally anxious. I share some thoughts about how to figure that out. 

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]]>b9c6e846-ccf0-4cf9-93de-b199195088f6Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -040007:52falsefull189891How do I make my anxious child change?How do I make my anxious child change?Parents reach out for help because they need their anxious child to learn to not be anxious or to handle their anxiety more effectively. But we can't make our anxious child or even want to change. What we can do is focus on our own change. In this week's episode, we dig into this uncomfortable truth.

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]]>Parents reach out for help because they need their anxious child to learn to not be anxious or to handle their anxiety more effectively. But we can't make our anxious child or even want to change. What we can do is focus on our own change. In this week's episode, we dig into this uncomfortable truth.

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>febf330e-e5c0-40ea-8dfa-a52adef17bbbWed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -040010:08falsefull187871What do you do when a child is still as anxious if not more anxious of something after exposing them to it?What do you do when a child is still as anxious if not more anxious of something after exposing them to it?This question from a listener gives us the opportunity to talk about some of the details we need to know to appropriate address our individual child's anxiety, especially around things like school refusal. 

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]]>This question from a listener gives us the opportunity to talk about some of the details we need to know to appropriate address our individual child's anxiety, especially around things like school refusal. 

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>c8d961b0-1549-40c1-a474-92ec65b0e23eWed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -040009:51falsefull186861Is it my anxiety? Or my child's?Is it my anxiety? Or my child's?This week I explain why it almost doesn't matter whose anxiety started the anxious patterns in the family because the intervention is the same -- at least to start. Also if you'd like to sign up for the free webinar "Tell Me It Will Be OK: How to Talk About Your Child's Anxiety (without making things worse)" just head here: ChildAnxietySupport.com/webinar

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]]>This week I explain why it almost doesn't matter whose anxiety started the anxious patterns in the family because the intervention is the same -- at least to start. Also if you'd like to sign up for the free webinar "Tell Me It Will Be OK: How to Talk About Your Child's Anxiety (without making things worse)" just head here: ChildAnxietySupport.com/webinar

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Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>4abf1b01-fb41-4ffc-b639-93829a57b3ccWed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -040009:22falsefull185851When should I be concerned about my anxious child?When should I be concerned about my anxious child?This week we explore parental concern in regards to child anxiety and what it means if the child is anxious and what if it means if they aren't (or at least if they aren't clinically anxious). Remember to reach out to me if you have further questions!

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]]>This week we explore parental concern in regards to child anxiety and what it means if the child is anxious and what if it means if they aren't (or at least if they aren't clinically anxious). Remember to reach out to me if you have further questions!

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>a8a4050a-7908-4e44-bc12-4f06e11bb81bWed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -040009:17falsefull184841How do I help my anxious child feel heard and understood?How do I help my anxious child feel heard and understood?This week we talk about how we can support our anxious child and help them feel validated without joining them in their anxiety.

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]]>This week we talk about how we can support our anxious child and help them feel validated without joining them in their anxiety.

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>5ae7b937-bcf2-4ee3-875f-1f6b1fbf100aWed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -040010:04falsefull183831Can children have panic attacks?Can children have panic attacks?We talk about what panic attacks are; discuss panic disorder; and get into some of the controversy and complications around the issue.

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]]>We talk about what panic attacks are; discuss panic disorder; and get into some of the controversy and complications around the issue.

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>fe7be854-415f-466b-8be4-246adf06c959Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -040011:52falsefull182821Should I homeschool my anxious child?Should I homeschool my anxious child?I get a lot of questions about homeschooling for kids with social anxiety or separation anxiety. Get my take on this week's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ!

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]]>I get a lot of questions about homeschooling for kids with social anxiety or separation anxiety. Get my take on this week's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ!

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>4c03b4a7-0959-4c45-b3d6-235eb7a9e68bWed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -040010:17falsefull181811How do I help my anxious child?How do I help my anxious child?We talk about what you can do FOR YOU to best help your anxious child with a promise to get into more specifics in future episodes.   

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]]>We talk about what you can do FOR YOU to best help your anxious child with a promise to get into more specifics in future episodes.   

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>3e41b540-6f9d-4666-b246-40bb6c65dfa4Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -040007:53falsefull180801How do I calm down my anxious child?How do I calm down my anxious child?Mentioned in this episode:

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]]>Mentioned in this episode:

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]]>c65a89fd-bee3-4cba-ab5c-1429371a878aWed, 27 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -040009:09falsefull179791What are some signs that a child has anxiety?What are some signs that a child has anxiety?On this week's episode I share common signs that a child might be struggling with anxiety. I talk about somatic symptoms and behavioral symptoms and how to tell the difference between productive anxiety and anxiety that's become problematic.

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]]>On this week's episode I share common signs that a child might be struggling with anxiety. I talk about somatic symptoms and behavioral symptoms and how to tell the difference between productive anxiety and anxiety that's become problematic.

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>d8fb9ae6-451f-47a7-93a4-6ebf8664b298Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -040011:07falsefull178781Does an anxious parent make an anxious child?Does an anxious parent make an anxious child?Short answer? No. Long answer? That's what this episode is all about!

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]]>Short answer? No. Long answer? That's what this episode is all about!

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]]>6ec41449-a93d-47aa-9b1b-b9a58346b107Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -040010:29falsefull177771How can I treat my child's anxiety naturally?How can I treat my child's anxiety naturally?I usually get a version of this question asking about diet, supplements, or herbal remedies. I explain why I'm not the right person to answer THAT and why I am the right person to talk about other forms of natural child anxiety treatment. 

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]]>I usually get a version of this question asking about diet, supplements, or herbal remedies. I explain why I'm not the right person to answer THAT and why I am the right person to talk about other forms of natural child anxiety treatment. 

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]]>a1538654-c459-4be2-b5e5-7be36780487cWed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -040008:16falsefull176761Are there techniques for teaching emotional regulation to anxious children?Are there techniques for teaching emotional regulation to anxious children?Today we go over ways to tune into our dysregulated child's calm between anxious moments to better head off anxiety meltdowns.

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]]>Today we go over ways to tune into our dysregulated child's calm between anxious moments to better head off anxiety meltdowns.

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]]>2eb41bea-0f2f-4a97-a291-f67fd7b0aed8Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -040010:02falsefull175751How do I talk to my anxious child about death?How do I talk to my anxious child about death?In this podcast I gave a shout out to some of my favorite people, namely, librarians, Mr. Rogers and child life specialists!

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]]>In this podcast I gave a shout out to some of my favorite people, namely, librarians, Mr. Rogers and child life specialists!

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Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>e9225971-7998-4ad9-b8e6-d11f961c4393Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -040008:58falsefull174741How do I help my anxious child learn to cope without making them feel like they need to be fixed?How do I help my anxious child learn to cope without making them feel like they need to be fixed?Based on a question I got on TikTok, I address how to support an anxious child in learning to cope when they have no interest in learning to cope. We pay particular attention to the type of child who is private about their struggles.

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]]>Based on a question I got on TikTok, I address how to support an anxious child in learning to cope when they have no interest in learning to cope. We pay particular attention to the type of child who is private about their struggles.

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Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>02b335ee-5024-4935-9e62-45daf01abb8fWed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -040008:51falsefull173731What do I do if my anxious child is bullying their siblings?What do I do if my anxious child is bullying their siblings?A big topic that's hard to cover in a quick podcast but in general, it's appropriate to help kids live up to expectations that will serve them as they grow.

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]]>A big topic that's hard to cover in a quick podcast but in general, it's appropriate to help kids live up to expectations that will serve them as they grow.

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]]>926902be-bd8f-4904-8458-66559e652ba5Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -040010:37falsefull173731Could my toddler have anxiety?Could my toddler have anxiety?We look briefly at the DC: 0-5: Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood to consider anxiety in toddlers and discuss how this can align with an irritable temperament.

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]]>We look briefly at the DC: 0-5: Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood to consider anxiety in toddlers and discuss how this can align with an irritable temperament.

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>871c3e3b-e334-499b-a2c6-3289cc553d74Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -040009:01falsefull172721What do I do about my child's anxiety?What do I do about my child's anxiety?After getting inundated with that question on the comments to a TikTok post, I figured it was time to do a down and dirty explanation of avoiding avoidance and going towards the things that make our kids anxious.

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]]>After getting inundated with that question on the comments to a TikTok post, I figured it was time to do a down and dirty explanation of avoiding avoidance and going towards the things that make our kids anxious.

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]]>f21199ba-7626-4f6a-93db-677f67822f46Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -040011:16falsefull171711What about gentle parenting for older kids with anxiety?What about gentle parenting for older kids with anxiety?I respond to a longer question a listener had about her 10-year old refusing to sleep alone with some general thoughts about gentle parenting and child anxiety. For more specific support, my Child Anxiety Support program is always here for you and your family!

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]]>I respond to a longer question a listener had about her 10-year old refusing to sleep alone with some general thoughts about gentle parenting and child anxiety. For more specific support, my Child Anxiety Support program is always here for you and your family!

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]]>35065268-2ae8-4449-845f-7391064b14e2Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -040011:55falsefull170701Can I parent so well that my child won't have anxiety?Can I parent so well that my child won't have anxiety?This episode offers a special message to the parent who's feeling guilty about the struggles of their anxious child or teen. 

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]]>This episode offers a special message to the parent who's feeling guilty about the struggles of their anxious child or teen. 

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]]>8c881aca-e89d-4aab-ad5f-19733f376229Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -040010:36falsefull169691How do I handle child anxiety meltdowns?How do I handle child anxiety meltdowns?We talk about the difference between anxious tantrums and meltdowns and talk about first steps for learning how to deal with them.

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]]>We talk about the difference between anxious tantrums and meltdowns and talk about first steps for learning how to deal with them.

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]]>bd64f48c-5822-4e0b-af03-141c99a0c2dfWed, 16 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -040013:38falsefull168681How do I get out of the anxious reassurance loop?How do I get out of the anxious reassurance loop?Reassuring is the stickiest and the sneakiest of the parenting pitfalls. Let's talk about getting out of the reassurance loop!

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]]>Reassuring is the stickiest and the sneakiest of the parenting pitfalls. Let's talk about getting out of the reassurance loop!

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]]>b70cc23b-d956-4481-84dc-e9b2bdfe9606Wed, 09 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -040012:28falsefull167671What if I don't mind being stuck in the Parenting Pitfalls?What if I don't mind being stuck in the Parenting Pitfalls?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.

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]]>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.

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]]>fa352da4-776c-4d7d-9b2e-0a8dbff66f61Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -040014:07falsefull166661What does successful child anxiety treatment look like?What does successful child anxiety treatment look like?Since anxiety doesn't really have a cure -- because anxious brains are gonna be anxious -- what can parents expect from successful child anxiety treatment? 

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]]>Since anxiety doesn't really have a cure -- because anxious brains are gonna be anxious -- what can parents expect from successful child anxiety treatment? 

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]]>4baf32ef-5bee-47dc-bd4d-0c27f8a22e98Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -040014:02falsefull165651Are there any downsides to practicing gentle parenting with an anxious child?Are there any downsides to practicing gentle parenting with an anxious child?We take a look at gentle parenting, conscious parenting, respectful parenting, attachment parenting -- whatever term you use -- and consider how it impacts child anxiety and child anxiety treatment. I mention Parenting Pitfalls and remember you can take the quiz at http://ChildAnxietySupport.com/quiz

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]]>We take a look at gentle parenting, conscious parenting, respectful parenting, attachment parenting -- whatever term you use -- and consider how it impacts child anxiety and child anxiety treatment. I mention Parenting Pitfalls and remember you can take the quiz at http://ChildAnxietySupport.com/quiz

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]]>f3e456b6-9a9e-4406-b2f0-c1a111d83c27Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -040018:00falsefull164641How does Pathological Demand Avoidance or PDA fit with regular anxiety?How does Pathological Demand Avoidance or PDA fit with regular anxiety?On this week's episode we do a quick dive into the controversies around the PDA diagnosis then jump to how it relates to anxiety treatment. You can check out the PDA webinar I mention on the show by going to ChildAnxietySupport.com/demands and use the code PODCAST to get 50% off the $27 training.

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]]>On this week's episode we do a quick dive into the controversies around the PDA diagnosis then jump to how it relates to anxiety treatment. You can check out the PDA webinar I mention on the show by going to ChildAnxietySupport.com/demands and use the code PODCAST to get 50% off the $27 training.

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]]>aaf53a2e-dfaa-479b-b650-2d9cf4bc74b5Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -040015:20falsefull163631Should I tell my child that they have anxiety?Should I tell my child that they have anxiety?This question comes up for parents who are concerned that giving their child a diagnosis may limit their functioning in some way. We explore it and discuss the reasons for being explicit with kids about their anxiety.

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]]>This question comes up for parents who are concerned that giving their child a diagnosis may limit their functioning in some way. We explore it and discuss the reasons for being explicit with kids about their anxiety.

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]]>d1b6cef8-2290-43f7-90a1-2b75555cb5caWed, 21 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -040011:47falsefull162621What do I need to teach my child about anxiety?What do I need to teach my child about anxiety?Tackling child anxiety has two tasks. The first is to confront the anxiety. The second is learning the cognitive behavioral tools to manage anxiety. We talk about that second task this week on The Child Anxiety FAQ.

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]]>Tackling child anxiety has two tasks. The first is to confront the anxiety. The second is learning the cognitive behavioral tools to manage anxiety. We talk about that second task this week on The Child Anxiety FAQ.

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]]>ecb8007e-7dd5-440a-aa87-6842c88d807bWed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 -040014:41falsefull161611How do I find time to manage my child's anxiety?How do I find time to manage my child's anxiety?Think of learning to manage your child's anxiety like learning to cook. We dive into that metaphor to explain just why it might be messier than you think and why that's just fine.

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]]>Think of learning to manage your child's anxiety like learning to cook. We dive into that metaphor to explain just why it might be messier than you think and why that's just fine.

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]]>0c4afe10-8644-4266-8abd-f06d90799827Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -040012:03falsefull160601What do I do when my child doesn't want to deal with their anxiety?What do I do when my child doesn't want to deal with their anxiety?This week we talk about how child anxiety is always a family systems issue and how we can shift the system by shifting our own behavior whether or not our child is motivated to change.

 

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]]>This week we talk about how child anxiety is always a family systems issue and how we can shift the system by shifting our own behavior whether or not our child is motivated to change.

 

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]]>1cb5b8b5-fd98-4b3c-b5b0-01ff74c11dceWed, 10 May 2023 05:00:00 -040011:05falsefull159591Does my child have social anxiety or are they just shy?Does my child have social anxiety or are they just shy?It can be difficult to understand the differences between a shy child, an introverted child, and a socially anxious child especially when those things overlap. In this week's episode we look at ways to determine whether a child's reluctance to be social is their natural way of functioning or if it might be cause for concern. 

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]]>It can be difficult to understand the differences between a shy child, an introverted child, and a socially anxious child especially when those things overlap. In this week's episode we look at ways to determine whether a child's reluctance to be social is their natural way of functioning or if it might be cause for concern. 

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]]>dc6d5c16-bf67-40f8-8808-7c2d1a11b959Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 -040011:56falsefull158581How can I tell the difference between an accommodation and a support for my child's anxiety?How can I tell the difference between an accommodation and a support for my child's anxiety?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." 

Johanna Thompson-Hollands, Caroline E. Kerns, Donna B. Pincus, Jonathan S. Comer, Parental accommodation of child anxiety and related symptoms: Range, impact, and correlates, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, Volume 28, Issue 8, 2014, Pages 765-773, ISSN 0887-6185,

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]]>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." 

Johanna Thompson-Hollands, Caroline E. Kerns, Donna B. Pincus, Jonathan S. Comer, Parental accommodation of child anxiety and related symptoms: Range, impact, and correlates, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, Volume 28, Issue 8, 2014, Pages 765-773, ISSN 0887-6185,

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]]>23572fe6-f328-4076-a444-dbfe19262b05Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -040011:56falsefull157571Does mindfulness help child anxiety?Does mindfulness help child anxiety?This week we discuss what mindfulness is, how it works, how it helps child anxiety, and how to do it. I also invite you to get my free 7-day Get Yourself Grounded email course by taking the Parenting Pitfalls quiz at http://ChildAnxietySupport.com/quiz

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]]>This week we discuss what mindfulness is, how it works, how it helps child anxiety, and how to do it. I also invite you to get my free 7-day Get Yourself Grounded email course by taking the Parenting Pitfalls quiz at http://ChildAnxietySupport.com/quiz

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]]>b92dbee8-dfcd-4483-b729-7caa0fdfb68eWed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -040013:56falsefull156561How do I address child anxiety that's the result of trauma?How do I address child anxiety that's the result of trauma?This week I talk about anxiety in the context of a post traumatic stress disorder diagnosis and discuss how it should be addressed. I mention EMDRIA.org in the podcast and wanted to be sure to include a link. 

You can also read more about the other treatments I mention here:

  • TF-CBT (this links to a PDF published by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
  • What is PCIT? (a definition and explainer about Parent-Child Interaction Therapy from PCIT international)
  • Child-Parent Psychotherapy Research overview 

 

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]]>This week I talk about anxiety in the context of a post traumatic stress disorder diagnosis and discuss how it should be addressed. I mention EMDRIA.org in the podcast and wanted to be sure to include a link. 

You can also read more about the other treatments I mention here:

  • TF-CBT (this links to a PDF published by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
  • What is PCIT? (a definition and explainer about Parent-Child Interaction Therapy from PCIT international)
  • Child-Parent Psychotherapy Research overview 

 

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]]>73ae36c6-4e6d-4571-9ffc-7b3f35b0c4c4Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -040015:00falsefull155551What can I do when I feel like I've failed my anxious child?What can I do when I feel like I've failed my anxious child?This episode is a response to a listener having a tough time and I hope they hear it and find comfort in the answer. And if you, too, are needing support right now, I hope it speaks to you and makes your way a little easier.

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]]>This episode is a response to a listener having a tough time and I hope they hear it and find comfort in the answer. And if you, too, are needing support right now, I hope it speaks to you and makes your way a little easier.

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]]>351be4e3-fd09-4e95-92d4-8c9965b3bb66Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -040017:13falsefull154541What derails child anxiety treatment?What derails child anxiety treatment?This week’s question is meant to address the concerns of parents who contact me and say they’ve tried to get their child help and it isn’t working or it hasn’t worked and they’re asking me what to do next. So I’m squishing all of these questions together into one to talk about the things that get in the way of child anxiety treatment. 

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]]>This week’s question is meant to address the concerns of parents who contact me and say they’ve tried to get their child help and it isn’t working or it hasn’t worked and they’re asking me what to do next. So I’m squishing all of these questions together into one to talk about the things that get in the way of child anxiety treatment. 

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]]>178b8255-39a6-4518-9bde-50998eed74dfWed, 29 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -040018:54falsefull153531Does social media cause teen anxiety?Does social media cause teen anxiety?The short answer is yes, social media absolutely can cause teen anxiety so I use this episode to talk about what parents can -- and should -- do about it. I mention the report: The Common Sense Census published by the Center on Media and Human Development at Northwestern University, which you can download as a PDF here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/research/report/common-sense-parent-census_whitepaper_new-for-web.pdf

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]]>The short answer is yes, social media absolutely can cause teen anxiety so I use this episode to talk about what parents can -- and should -- do about it. I mention the report: The Common Sense Census published by the Center on Media and Human Development at Northwestern University, which you can download as a PDF here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/research/report/common-sense-parent-census_whitepaper_new-for-web.pdf

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]]>b4af4b76-bea6-4b1d-973f-6665009c4fd3Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -040016:47falsefull152521Do you recommend any supplements for child anxiety?Do you recommend any supplements for child anxiety?While the answer to this question is out of my professional scope of practice, I was able to find information in a literature review specifically about the member's question in regards to vitamin D, which you can find here: The Influence of Vitamin D Intake and Status on Mental Health in Children: A Systematic Review

We talk about that and also use this episode to discuss the importance of taking a multipronged approach to the treatment of child anxiety and why that's important.

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]]>While the answer to this question is out of my professional scope of practice, I was able to find information in a literature review specifically about the member's question in regards to vitamin D, which you can find here: The Influence of Vitamin D Intake and Status on Mental Health in Children: A Systematic Review

We talk about that and also use this episode to discuss the importance of taking a multipronged approach to the treatment of child anxiety and why that's important.

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]]>4570a2d4-dc4b-4ac7-9c4b-6687249a17b7Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -040014:17falsefull151511How do I explain to my anxious child that they don't need to be scared?How do I explain to my anxious child that they don't need to be scared?This week I explain why we need to reframe the question "How do I explain to my anxious child that they don't need to be scared" to "How do I help my anxious child cope with their fear when they are scared?"

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]]>This week I explain why we need to reframe the question "How do I explain to my anxious child that they don't need to be scared" to "How do I help my anxious child cope with their fear when they are scared?"

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]]>d5f157bf-802e-413b-9bc7-5c581fd4c9edWed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -040012:45falsefull150501How do I get my anxious child to sleep alone?How do I get my anxious child to sleep alone?This week we talk about child anxiety and how it can make it hard for some anxious kids to fall asleep (and stay asleep) on their own. I also mention that in March 2023 the theme for the Child Anxiety Support site is Meltdowns and that in April 2023 we'll be walking through the 6-week Strong Kids, Strong Families child anxiety program all together as a cohort. You can join the program at any time but to take the program in real time with me and the rest of the community, just join by the first week of April 2023. You can learn more about the program and get the link to join by going here. Hope to see you in the site!

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]]>This week we talk about child anxiety and how it can make it hard for some anxious kids to fall asleep (and stay asleep) on their own. I also mention that in March 2023 the theme for the Child Anxiety Support site is Meltdowns and that in April 2023 we'll be walking through the 6-week Strong Kids, Strong Families child anxiety program all together as a cohort. You can join the program at any time but to take the program in real time with me and the rest of the community, just join by the first week of April 2023. You can learn more about the program and get the link to join by going here. Hope to see you in the site!

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]]>652954cd-2370-4ff8-8b00-772a9ee9d23fWed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -040014:25falsefull149491Why doesn't encouragement help my anxious child?Why doesn't encouragement help my anxious child?It may seem counterintuitive but encouragment doesn't always help an anxious child. Learn the two reasons why this is so on this week's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ.

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]]>It may seem counterintuitive but encouragment doesn't always help an anxious child. Learn the two reasons why this is so on this week's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ.

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]]>956f48e7-7236-4115-94f9-a194882e5163Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -040015:31falsefull148481How do I motivate my anxious child to deal with their anxiety?How do I motivate my anxious child to deal with their anxiety?This week we discuss why we need to shift our focus from motivating our anxious child and where we need to shift it to make a real difference in our parenting.

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]]>This week we discuss why we need to shift our focus from motivating our anxious child and where we need to shift it to make a real difference in our parenting.

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]]>5d27b299-bd7b-4d64-a0cd-94d424231f7fWed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -040014:53falsefull147471How do I co-parent my anxious child with someone who causes more problems with the anxiety?How do I co-parent my anxious child with someone who causes more problems with the anxiety?This is a topic I get asked about a lot and was finally inspired to record it after receiving a long submission from a listener that included this: 

“Do we just carry on with how we handle her anxiety in our care despite being different? How does an anxious child cope with split homes? How do we ensure the anxious child doesn't play the parents off against each other (which currently happens). We are lost and her anxiety is getting worse.”

I break it down and while my answers may not be easy to hear (or easy to implement) but I hope it lets you see that what you CAN do can make all the difference for your child.

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]]>This is a topic I get asked about a lot and was finally inspired to record it after receiving a long submission from a listener that included this: 

“Do we just carry on with how we handle her anxiety in our care despite being different? How does an anxious child cope with split homes? How do we ensure the anxious child doesn't play the parents off against each other (which currently happens). We are lost and her anxiety is getting worse.”

I break it down and while my answers may not be easy to hear (or easy to implement) but I hope it lets you see that what you CAN do can make all the difference for your child.

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]]>9a4b6fd3-1be7-4340-959e-da02dce68e70Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -040012:53falsefull146461If anxiety treatment should include parents, what about treatment for ADHD or autism?If anxiety treatment should include parents, what about treatment for ADHD or autism?This question came up after I did a reel on instagram and TikTok where I was talking about the research behind child anxiety treatment and someone asked, "Is this true with autism and adhd then too?” Even though it isn’t anxiety specific, there is certainly enough overlap in these diagnoses that I thought it was worth discussing. 

I mention two studies in this episode and wanted to include the citations here.

Dobham, V. E. (2012) Do anxiety-disordered children need to come into the clinic for efficacious treatment? Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80, 465-476.

James, A. C., James, G., Cowdrey, F. A., Soler, A., & Choke, A. (2013). Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Cochrane Databse System Review, 6: CD004690.pub4.

 

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]]>This question came up after I did a reel on instagram and TikTok where I was talking about the research behind child anxiety treatment and someone asked, "Is this true with autism and adhd then too?” Even though it isn’t anxiety specific, there is certainly enough overlap in these diagnoses that I thought it was worth discussing. 

I mention two studies in this episode and wanted to include the citations here.

Dobham, V. E. (2012) Do anxiety-disordered children need to come into the clinic for efficacious treatment? Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80, 465-476.

James, A. C., James, G., Cowdrey, F. A., Soler, A., & Choke, A. (2013). Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Cochrane Databse System Review, 6: CD004690.pub4.

 

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]]>c71cea26-4102-4c52-9af5-465397bccc41Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -040016:10falsefull145451How do I teach my anxious child coping skills?How do I teach my anxious child coping skills?We talk about coping skills -- what does that mean? what are those skills? how do we teach them to our kids? -- and explore what research has to say about anxiety treatment for kids.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

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]]>We talk about coping skills -- what does that mean? what are those skills? how do we teach them to our kids? -- and explore what research has to say about anxiety treatment for kids.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

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]]>c492c735-c78e-4a52-987c-40dd2a945b22Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -040013:41falsefull144441How do I support the siblings of my anxious child?How do I support the siblings of my anxious child?Anxious kids can take up a lot of the family's bandwidth. We talk about how to support siblings while also supporting our anxious child and discuss the Parenting Pitfalls than can trap siblings, too.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

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]]>Anxious kids can take up a lot of the family's bandwidth. We talk about how to support siblings while also supporting our anxious child and discuss the Parenting Pitfalls than can trap siblings, too.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

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]]>999c7efe-da23-4ec0-a400-0e8ab79d813cWed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -040015:53falsefull143431What can I do about my anxious child's temper?What can I do about my anxious child's temper?Whew -- a tough question that comes up a lot. I'm not sure you're going to like the answer but I hope it helps you understand why anxiety treatment is complicated and needs to be personalized for every family and every child. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

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]]>Whew -- a tough question that comes up a lot. I'm not sure you're going to like the answer but I hope it helps you understand why anxiety treatment is complicated and needs to be personalized for every family and every child. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

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]]>4371bebf-30ef-48a1-9eb2-f041bc3d5014Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -040013:01falsefull142421How do I stop getting angry with my anxious child?How do I stop getting angry with my anxious child?Welcome back to The Child Anxiety FAQ here in the new year! This is such a terrific question to start out and I am so proud of the person who asked because many of us -- in fact, I'd say most of us! -- struggle with this very issue! Let's talk about it -- what do we do about it when we get angry with our anxious child? And why is it happening?

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]]>Welcome back to The Child Anxiety FAQ here in the new year! This is such a terrific question to start out and I am so proud of the person who asked because many of us -- in fact, I'd say most of us! -- struggle with this very issue! Let's talk about it -- what do we do about it when we get angry with our anxious child? And why is it happening?

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

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]]>19f9a35a-77d2-4b43-8335-ca443ca75266Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -040012:54falsefull141411Update EpisodeUpdate EpisodeThis is the last podcast of 2022 and I share what I'll be focusing on for our relaunch in 2023. You can also learn a little bit more about what inspires me to do the work that I do and how my parenting philosophy informs my work with parents of anxious kids and teens. 

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

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]]>This is the last podcast of 2022 and I share what I'll be focusing on for our relaunch in 2023. You can also learn a little bit more about what inspires me to do the work that I do and how my parenting philosophy informs my work with parents of anxious kids and teens. 

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

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]]>a98aed67-23f2-474b-9c52-e2f5957d6606Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:22:00 -040014:16falsefull11Why isn't therapy working for my anxious child?Why isn't therapy working for my anxious child?There are lots of reasons why your anxious child's anxiety might not be improving with therapy. We talk about them on this week's episode.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

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]]>There are lots of reasons why your anxious child's anxiety might not be improving with therapy. We talk about them on this week's episode.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

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]]>3ab44d35-28bd-4deb-9a50-46342cdda0c3Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -040012:10falsefull139391What if my child's anxiety is rooted in real fear?What if my child's anxiety is rooted in real fear?There's a difference between appropriate anxiety -- when there is real danger -- and dysfunctional anxiety -- when anxiety is not serving its purpose. Today we talk about those differences and how our own histories can make knowing the difference more challenging.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

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]]>There's a difference between appropriate anxiety -- when there is real danger -- and dysfunctional anxiety -- when anxiety is not serving its purpose. Today we talk about those differences and how our own histories can make knowing the difference more challenging.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

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]]>481bacc0-32b1-47bb-879d-6b4f0ec8e395Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -040009:52falsefull136361Why do kids love to play about things that scare them?Why do kids love to play about things that scare them?I love talking about children's play and this episode gives me the opportunity to do that. Play is a great way for kids -- especially anxious kids -- to process their fears. Listen in to learn more including how to know if it's a problem and what you can do to help.

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]]>I love talking about children's play and this episode gives me the opportunity to do that. Play is a great way for kids -- especially anxious kids -- to process their fears. Listen in to learn more including how to know if it's a problem and what you can do to help.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

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]]>75282d0e-2b5d-4fa1-8276-c7eb8163de56Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -040012:08falsefull135351Is it better to make my anxious child sleep on their own?Is it better to make my anxious child sleep on their own?Last week we talked about whether or not co-sleeping causes separation anxiety and concluded that no, it's more complicated than that and this week's question is related so I scheduled them right next to each other.

Now you might remember I said that if a family is happy co-sleeping, then great. Go for it. But this family is not and I totally understand. It’s ok to want to sleep by yourself. Will you be doing your child damage if you insist on it? Even if they’re scared? No.

Let me explain more about that.

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This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

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]]>Last week we talked about whether or not co-sleeping causes separation anxiety and concluded that no, it's more complicated than that and this week's question is related so I scheduled them right next to each other.

Now you might remember I said that if a family is happy co-sleeping, then great. Go for it. But this family is not and I totally understand. It’s ok to want to sleep by yourself. Will you be doing your child damage if you insist on it? Even if they’re scared? No.

Let me explain more about that.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

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]]>a37fa905-31e0-47ae-864a-ed08c8a39fe3Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -040010:30falsefull134341Does co-sleeping make separation anxiety worse?Does co-sleeping make separation anxiety worse?This is one of those parenting decisions that I don’t think you can take out of context of the family functioning and say it is GOOD or BAD. It’s neutral. It’s good if your family likes it and it works and it’s bad if your family doesn’t like it and it doesn’t work. But does it cause separation anxiety? Let's talk about it.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

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]]>This is one of those parenting decisions that I don’t think you can take out of context of the family functioning and say it is GOOD or BAD. It’s neutral. It’s good if your family likes it and it works and it’s bad if your family doesn’t like it and it doesn’t work. But does it cause separation anxiety? Let's talk about it.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

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]]>b2496d91-6d60-4193-bf99-16d83903a650Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -040010:31falsefull133331What causes child anxiety and how do you fix it?What causes child anxiety and how do you fix it?I chose this big broad question on purpose so I could give you a big broad answer. I mention two other practitioners in this episode and here are the links to learn more about them:

Eve Hermann LMT SEP at Source Emodiment (Eve hosts a monthly virtual gathering in our site)

and

Dr. Gabby Goldach at the inside space

I hope you will check them out!

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

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]]>I chose this big broad question on purpose so I could give you a big broad answer. I mention two other practitioners in this episode and here are the links to learn more about them:

Eve Hermann LMT SEP at Source Emodiment (Eve hosts a monthly virtual gathering in our site)

and

Dr. Gabby Goldach at the inside space

I hope you will check them out!

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>72adb54e-b7dc-4ba3-b4b7-1d5ba87a170cWed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -040011:29falsefull132321Why does my child's anxiety make my anxiety worse?Why does myWhy does my child's anxiety make my anxiety worse? child's anxiety make my anxiety worse?This episode we talk about the three reasons we get anxious around our anxious child: first because it's catching, second because we share their worry, and third because we're worried about their anxiety. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

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Mentioned in this episode:

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]]>This episode we talk about the three reasons we get anxious around our anxious child: first because it's catching, second because we share their worry, and third because we're worried about their anxiety. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>485d9cc6-6ecb-45d0-b013-ffdaba21f6c8Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -040010:40falsefull131311What should we do about our anxious child's negative self talk?What should we do about our anxious child's negative self talk?It's common for anxious children to say mean things about themselves like, "I'm stupid. I'm a failure. I can't do anything right." Today we talk about what we can do when our anxious children are full of negative self talk. By the way, if you want to take the Parenting Pitfalls quiz mentioned in this episode, you can do so by going here. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

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Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>It's common for anxious children to say mean things about themselves like, "I'm stupid. I'm a failure. I can't do anything right." Today we talk about what we can do when our anxious children are full of negative self talk. By the way, if you want to take the Parenting Pitfalls quiz mentioned in this episode, you can do so by going here. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>65c00a12-f035-45c0-8660-811d8a67c58aWed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -040010:13falsefull130301Why do parents get blamed for their child's anxiety?Why do parents get blamed for their child's anxiety?This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

Short answer? Because parents get blamed for everything. Long answer? Because it's complicated. Learn more on this week's episode.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

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Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

Short answer? Because parents get blamed for everything. Long answer? Because it's complicated. Learn more on this week's episode.

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>6334544b-f4e0-4a82-8cf8-b757a979f41fWed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -040009:32falsefull129291Am I being protective or over protective?Am I being protective or over protective?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.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>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.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>c5930cba-0801-4a4b-ac29-17c3438af019Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -040009:54falsefull128281Is my child really anxious or are they being manipulative?Is my child really anxious or are they being manipulative?I explain why I think the word "manipulative" isn't helpful when we're talking about child anxiety and why anxious kids might display behaviors that adults may call "manipulative."

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

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My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>I explain why I think the word "manipulative" isn't helpful when we're talking about child anxiety and why anxious kids might display behaviors that adults may call "manipulative."

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>390c1887-c382-4aa7-b65e-d2fe4341d840Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -040010:51falsefull127271Is it ok if I miss school because of anxiety?Is it ok if I miss school because of anxiety?This week's question comes from an anonymous submission at my podcast page, which you can find here. The short answer is that no missing school due to anxiety is unlikely to help the anxiety but we also talk about other things you can do that might help. If you need help connecting to resources in your area, please contact the Crisis Lifeline at 988.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>This week's question comes from an anonymous submission at my podcast page, which you can find here. The short answer is that no missing school due to anxiety is unlikely to help the anxiety but we also talk about other things you can do that might help. If you need help connecting to resources in your area, please contact the Crisis Lifeline at 988.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>06f079cb-b6fd-4d2e-8e04-d56693ffff39Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -040014:00falsefull126261Is failure to launch caused by anxiety?Is failure to launch caused by anxiety?Today we talk about "failure to launch" specifically in the context of anxiety. I also mention the SPACE (supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions) program. You can learn more about SPACE and find a practitioner at spacetreatment.net or check out my Child Anxiety Support program.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>Today we talk about "failure to launch" specifically in the context of anxiety. I also mention the SPACE (supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions) program. You can learn more about SPACE and find a practitioner at spacetreatment.net or check out my Child Anxiety Support program.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>6d853604-2978-4fe7-be40-a2f1e5f9408bWed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -040010:05falsefull125251How do you distinguish between ADHD and anxiety in children?How do you distinguish between ADHD and anxiety in children?Anxiety and ADD/ADHD share some symptoms and to make things even more complicated, at least one third of all children and teens who are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD are also diagnosed with anxiety. We talk about this more in this week's podcast.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>Anxiety and ADD/ADHD share some symptoms and to make things even more complicated, at least one third of all children and teens who are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD are also diagnosed with anxiety. We talk about this more in this week's podcast.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>b3dd268f-362d-4d54-ac1d-f142fe277129Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -040012:48falsefull125251What are some causes of separation anxiety disorder?What are some causes of separation anxiety disorder?Today we're talking about the ways that anxiety can begin or be perpetuated in the context of social anxiety (but also debunking the idea that there needs to be a traceable cause).

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>Today we're talking about the ways that anxiety can begin or be perpetuated in the context of social anxiety (but also debunking the idea that there needs to be a traceable cause).

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>73a08f11-ef92-475c-88dd-219eac7d1194Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -040019:07falsefull123231What's the most important thing parents of anxious kids need to know?What's the most important thing parents of anxious kids need to know?Today I introduced my Bill of Rights for Anxious Kids, which was inspired by Ross Greene's Bill of Rights for Behaviorally Challenged Kids. You can download my Bill of Rights by going here: ChildAnxietySupport.com/rights

You can learn more about Ross Green's work at his website, Lives in the Balance and download his bill of rights as a PDF right here.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>Today I introduced my Bill of Rights for Anxious Kids, which was inspired by Ross Greene's Bill of Rights for Behaviorally Challenged Kids. You can download my Bill of Rights by going here: ChildAnxietySupport.com/rights

You can learn more about Ross Green's work at his website, Lives in the Balance and download his bill of rights as a PDF right here.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>e4a55e65-138a-4dc1-ba11-702bac757c39Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -040015:33falsefull122221How do I make a decision about anxiety medication for my child?How do I make a decision about anxiety medication for my child?A very brief overview of what to consider when you're making a decision about whether or not to seek medication support for your anxious child or teen. I make mention of the Anxiety Disorders: Parents’ Medication Guide from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, which you can download as a PDF here. It's a great starting point to help you understand what to talk about with your child's doctor.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>A very brief overview of what to consider when you're making a decision about whether or not to seek medication support for your anxious child or teen. I make mention of the Anxiety Disorders: Parents’ Medication Guide from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, which you can download as a PDF here. It's a great starting point to help you understand what to talk about with your child's doctor.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>052e4205-4a3e-4f27-a4b8-ee753a00f8f9Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -040015:10falsefull121211How do I help a child with separation anxiety go to sleep?How do I help a child with separation anxiety go to sleep?We talk about the importance of planning when we're working on sleep in the context of child anxiety especially because it's likely to get worse before it gets better. I also recommend the wonderful Macall Gordon as a sleep coach. You can find more info about her at her web site LittleLiveWires.com. You can also follow her at Instagram right here.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>We talk about the importance of planning when we're working on sleep in the context of child anxiety especially because it's likely to get worse before it gets better. I also recommend the wonderful Macall Gordon as a sleep coach. You can find more info about her at her web site LittleLiveWires.com. You can also follow her at Instagram right here.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>7441e98f-9cd7-4ebc-b5cd-7e469c07c11eWed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -040010:31falsefull120201Is social anxiety disorder caused by trauma and bullying?Is social anxiety disorder caused by trauma and bullying?In order to answer this question we talk about social anxiety -- what it is, what it looks like -- as well as why it might show up. I also share some interventions to help kids who are socially anxious.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>In order to answer this question we talk about social anxiety -- what it is, what it looks like -- as well as why it might show up. I also share some interventions to help kids who are socially anxious.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>a97df7a0-3da0-40d8-97cf-36bcfc44b3aaWed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -040013:38falsefull119191How can I be more patient with my anxious child?How can I be more patient with my anxious child?We consider two ways parents can get impatient with an anxious child -- in the moment and in the big picture relationship. Also here is a direct link to the quiz I mention in the show http://ChildAnxietySupport.com/pitfalls

I hope you'll check it out!

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>We consider two ways parents can get impatient with an anxious child -- in the moment and in the big picture relationship. Also here is a direct link to the quiz I mention in the show http://ChildAnxietySupport.com/pitfalls

I hope you'll check it out!

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>9e792d45-7d33-44c2-ad2a-284ee3da24c8Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -040012:22falsefull118181Why doesn't validating my anxious child work? Part 2Why doesn't validating my anxious child work? Part 2I wanted to talk more about validation and anxiety and specifically how to validate and why to validate in that particular way. Thanks to my son, Noah, who let me share a couple of stories from his own growing up.❤️

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>I wanted to talk more about validation and anxiety and specifically how to validate and why to validate in that particular way. Thanks to my son, Noah, who let me share a couple of stories from his own growing up.❤️

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>224b7b28-65a8-4734-8165-409178741219Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -040017:15falsefull117171Why doesn't validating my anxious child work?Why doesn't validating my anxious child work?The episode answers a listener submitted question which was much longer: “I’ve been following your instagram and listening to your podcast for sometime. You tell people to validate their child’s feelings but this does not work. It doesn’t calm down my child or make her less anxious so why are you recommending it?"

That's a great question and gave me the opportunity to explain how the answer lies in adjusting our expectations.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>The episode answers a listener submitted question which was much longer: “I’ve been following your instagram and listening to your podcast for sometime. You tell people to validate their child’s feelings but this does not work. It doesn’t calm down my child or make her less anxious so why are you recommending it?"

That's a great question and gave me the opportunity to explain how the answer lies in adjusting our expectations.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>10955c10-97d0-4235-9bb3-ce374e2a9448Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -040012:52falsefull116161Why is it that most gifted children tend to have an anxiety disorder?Why is it that most gifted children tend to have an anxiety disorder?We examine our assumptions about giftedness and anxiety, look at the research, and discuss the ways that anxiety and giftedness may overlap.

I reference two studies in this episode, which you can find here.

Mental Disorders Among Gifted and Nongifted Youth: A Selected Review of the Epidemiologic Literature

Emotional and Behavioral Characteristics of Gifted Children and Their Families

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>We examine our assumptions about giftedness and anxiety, look at the research, and discuss the ways that anxiety and giftedness may overlap.

I reference two studies in this episode, which you can find here.

Mental Disorders Among Gifted and Nongifted Youth: A Selected Review of the Epidemiologic Literature

Emotional and Behavioral Characteristics of Gifted Children and Their Families

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>693f2003-86a7-41a2-b14a-74d99df3ba7bWed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 -040012:39falsefull115151What do parents get wrong about child anxiety counseling?What do parents get wrong about child anxiety counseling?This week we talk about what parents need to understand when they bring their child to counseling to address anxiety.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>This week we talk about what parents need to understand when they bring their child to counseling to address anxiety.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>2bf5840a-54bb-4ab4-8c68-dcc18895ad9bWed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 -040012:25falsefull114141Does reassuring my anxious child help?Does reassuring my anxious child help?Anxious children and teens often demand repeated reassurances from their parents. In this episode we talk about whether or not giving them that reassurance help or hinder their struggle with anxiety.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>Anxious children and teens often demand repeated reassurances from their parents. In this episode we talk about whether or not giving them that reassurance help or hinder their struggle with anxiety.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>e62be13e-9d4b-433f-afe5-d9572936d7ffWed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 -040011:18falsefull113131What can you do with a 4-year old who might have anxiety?What can you do with a 4-year old who might have anxiety?I take the opportunity to use this very specific question to speak more generally about temperament and how we can mistake a child with a high withdrawal temperament for anxiety (and how to tell the difference).

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>I take the opportunity to use this very specific question to speak more generally about temperament and how we can mistake a child with a high withdrawal temperament for anxiety (and how to tell the difference).

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>ce5aa2e4-7ed0-46cd-a18e-3a8e2f94c5caWed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -040008:42falsefull112121How can I find a therapist to help my anxious child?How can I find a therapist to help my anxious child?This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>e8a41000-a2f6-463d-a709-dd1b4e25bd5dWed, 20 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -040009:10falsefull111111How is OCD different from generalized anxiety?How is OCD different from generalized anxiety?This episode offers a rundown of what OCD actually is (hint: it's not being super neat and clean), how it shows up in kids, what parents can do about it and what NOT to do in treatment!

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>This episode offers a rundown of what OCD actually is (hint: it's not being super neat and clean), how it shows up in kids, what parents can do about it and what NOT to do in treatment!

This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. 

While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website.

In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>ae57eac0-0dcc-4a01-ba1c-d49e7e0955b9Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -040012:57falsefull110101You Are Not Your Mother Episode 7Interview with Erin Upchurch MSSA LISW-S of the Ohio REST CollectiveIn this episode we talk about the concept of Rest and the idea of doing Generative Work with Erin Upchurch MSSA LISW-S (she/her).

Erin wears many many hats. She is the executive director of Kaleidoscope Youth Center; a Community Lecturer and Field Instructor at Ohio State University’s College of Social Work; a leader and activist in the Central Ohio community. In 2017 she ran for the Columbus City School Board on the Yes, We Can Columbus and she has served on several boards including including TransOhio and the Ohio AIDS Coalition. Currently, she is on the board for the Central Ohio Fair Housing Association.

She is also the co-founder of the Ohio REST Collective along with her partner Karen Hewitt Med (ze/hir/she/her) and a single mom to two.

You might read all that and say, wait and she's talking about rest?!? Don't worry -- we talk about that, too!

Erin's interview is thoughtful, encouraging, and paradigm-bending. She has a special message to single parents and to those who are healing generational trauma and are working to attend to their own complex trauma. 

I hope this episode will give you much inspiration to bring into 2022!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>In this episode we talk about the concept of Rest and the idea of doing Generative Work with Erin Upchurch MSSA LISW-S (she/her).

Erin wears many many hats. She is the executive director of Kaleidoscope Youth Center; a Community Lecturer and Field Instructor at Ohio State University’s College of Social Work; a leader and activist in the Central Ohio community. In 2017 she ran for the Columbus City School Board on the Yes, We Can Columbus and she has served on several boards including including TransOhio and the Ohio AIDS Coalition. Currently, she is on the board for the Central Ohio Fair Housing Association.

She is also the co-founder of the Ohio REST Collective along with her partner Karen Hewitt Med (ze/hir/she/her) and a single mom to two.

You might read all that and say, wait and she's talking about rest?!? Don't worry -- we talk about that, too!

Erin's interview is thoughtful, encouraging, and paradigm-bending. She has a special message to single parents and to those who are healing generational trauma and are working to attend to their own complex trauma. 

I hope this episode will give you much inspiration to bring into 2022!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>3e378f00-b840-470c-b7bd-73a3f7c24516Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:26:38 -040001:00:48falsefull1771You Are Not Your Mother Episode 6Interview with Harriet Brown, author of Shadow Daughter: A Memoir of EstrangementHarriet and I talk about her book, Shadow Daughter: A Memoir of Estrangement and discuss our own experiences of estrangement from our moms. We share the way estrangement ripples through families, how we cope with the pain of estrangement, and what we learned about ourselves in our relationships with our mothers. 

You can learn more about Harriet at her website here: http://harriet-brown.squarespace.com

You can buy her memoir, Shadow Daughter, at Bookshop here (note: this is an affiliate link and any money I make from Bookshop is donated to Postpartum Support International).

I also encourage you to check out her other books Body of Truth: How Science, History, and Culture Drive Our Obsession with Weight -- And What We Can Do About It and Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorexia.

In the episode we mention the UK organization Stand Alone, which you can find here: https://www.standalone.org.uk

As well as the work of Joshua Colman, whose book When Parents Hurt: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don't Get Along focuses on the experiences of parents of estranged children.

Finally, I mention my Get Yourself Grounded course, which is free until the end of the year. I would love for you to join and you can do so here. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>Harriet and I talk about her book, Shadow Daughter: A Memoir of Estrangement and discuss our own experiences of estrangement from our moms. We share the way estrangement ripples through families, how we cope with the pain of estrangement, and what we learned about ourselves in our relationships with our mothers. 

You can learn more about Harriet at her website here: http://harriet-brown.squarespace.com

You can buy her memoir, Shadow Daughter, at Bookshop here (note: this is an affiliate link and any money I make from Bookshop is donated to Postpartum Support International).

I also encourage you to check out her other books Body of Truth: How Science, History, and Culture Drive Our Obsession with Weight -- And What We Can Do About It and Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorexia.

In the episode we mention the UK organization Stand Alone, which you can find here: https://www.standalone.org.uk

As well as the work of Joshua Colman, whose book When Parents Hurt: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don't Get Along focuses on the experiences of parents of estranged children.

Finally, I mention my Get Yourself Grounded course, which is free until the end of the year. I would love for you to join and you can do so here. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>662a4303-efca-442d-b8f8-c3d96c4f4aadWed, 01 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -040001:08:40falsefull1661You Are Not Your Mother: UpdateYou Are Not Your MotherIn which I explain my absence, some big changes, some things that won't change and what's next.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>In which I explain my absence, some big changes, some things that won't change and what's next.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>174b0ae5-680f-47d9-b050-f371f32851daWed, 03 Nov 2021 16:46:34 -040014:45falsebonus1661You Are Not Your Mother Episode 5You Are Not Your Mother Episode 5Michelle Risser, a counselor specializing in perinatal mental health and a coach who works with moms who are therapists at JoyfulHappyMom.com, sits down to talk with me about burnout. 

We discuss:

05:03 What made her decide to go beyond counseling to add coaching to her repetoire

07:58 The special challenges for working moms in the past pandemic year

09:42 How a breast cancer diagnosis was her wake up call

13:53 How mindfulness changed her life for the better

18:36 Easy tips to add mindfulness to your own life

25:59 Michelle's epiphany about the "put your own oxygen mask on first" advice

29:31 The differences between stress, chronic stress, and burnout

I also talk a little about the DSM diagnosis of adjustment disorder and how knowing about it might make it easier for someone to reach out to a therapist

Learn more about Michelle at her counseling site here: http://michellerissercounseling.com and her coaching site here: http://joyfulhappymom.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>Michelle Risser, a counselor specializing in perinatal mental health and a coach who works with moms who are therapists at JoyfulHappyMom.com, sits down to talk with me about burnout. 

We discuss:

05:03 What made her decide to go beyond counseling to add coaching to her repetoire

07:58 The special challenges for working moms in the past pandemic year

09:42 How a breast cancer diagnosis was her wake up call

13:53 How mindfulness changed her life for the better

18:36 Easy tips to add mindfulness to your own life

25:59 Michelle's epiphany about the "put your own oxygen mask on first" advice

29:31 The differences between stress, chronic stress, and burnout

I also talk a little about the DSM diagnosis of adjustment disorder and how knowing about it might make it easier for someone to reach out to a therapist

Learn more about Michelle at her counseling site here: http://michellerissercounseling.com and her coaching site here: http://joyfulhappymom.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>35db4ed6-4d35-4ee8-8b64-c1db188d3199Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -040041:10falsefull1551You Are Not Your Mother Episode 4Boundaries with Deidre A. Prewitt MS LPCCI had a great time talking to Deidre A. Prewitt MS LPCC of ReconnectingColumbus.com about the ways that our relationship with our parents helps shape our relationship with our partners and why it's so important to set boundaries with our families of origin. Deidre had a lot of great things to say including:

@5:52 How to know when your "couple bubble" is being violated and what to do about it

@10:28 The difference between guilt and shame and what it has to say about the way we're functioning

@13:54 Why you need to think about the legacy you're building in your relationship with your partner

@16:18 The importance of finding a "guider couple" to inspire growth in your partnership

@23:24 On setting boundaries with your inlaws (even if your partner doesn't want to)

@30:45 Why it can be so hard to let go of parenting our grown kids

@42:57 What you NEED to know if you decide to use your insurance for couples' therapy

Learn more about Deirdre and her group practice at her web site ReconnectingColumbus.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>I had a great time talking to Deidre A. Prewitt MS LPCC of ReconnectingColumbus.com about the ways that our relationship with our parents helps shape our relationship with our partners and why it's so important to set boundaries with our families of origin. Deidre had a lot of great things to say including:

@5:52 How to know when your "couple bubble" is being violated and what to do about it

@10:28 The difference between guilt and shame and what it has to say about the way we're functioning

@13:54 Why you need to think about the legacy you're building in your relationship with your partner

@16:18 The importance of finding a "guider couple" to inspire growth in your partnership

@23:24 On setting boundaries with your inlaws (even if your partner doesn't want to)

@30:45 Why it can be so hard to let go of parenting our grown kids

@42:57 What you NEED to know if you decide to use your insurance for couples' therapy

Learn more about Deirdre and her group practice at her web site ReconnectingColumbus.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>82cc4b94-eb5f-4afc-9800-4c13ee5b83fdFri, 30 Apr 2021 12:38:45 -040052:28falsefull1441You Are Not Your Mother Episode 3Resilience with Amy Marschall PhDThis year has been traumatic for ourselves and our kids but there are things we can do to help our children grow through it. I sit down to talk with Dr. Amy Marschall of ResiliencyMentalHealth.com to talk about parenting beyond the pandemic. Amy has a lot to share including: 

@4:19 Tips to help kids express big feelings appropriately without stepping on those feelings

@13:18 Why you want your kids to be a challenge

@14:13 How to tell that you're doing a good job helping your child with emotional regulation

@18:35 A new way to look at it when your child says "I hate you"

@22:49 The way that emotional literacy develops in kids

@25:58 Why you should look for teaching moments instead of punishing moments

We also talk about how to know if your child needs counseling and how to find a counselor that you BOTH like.

Learn more about Dr. Amy Marschall here: http://resiliencymentalhealth.com

Buy her books here: https://resiliencymentalhealth.com/books/

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>This year has been traumatic for ourselves and our kids but there are things we can do to help our children grow through it. I sit down to talk with Dr. Amy Marschall of ResiliencyMentalHealth.com to talk about parenting beyond the pandemic. Amy has a lot to share including: 

@4:19 Tips to help kids express big feelings appropriately without stepping on those feelings

@13:18 Why you want your kids to be a challenge

@14:13 How to tell that you're doing a good job helping your child with emotional regulation

@18:35 A new way to look at it when your child says "I hate you"

@22:49 The way that emotional literacy develops in kids

@25:58 Why you should look for teaching moments instead of punishing moments

We also talk about how to know if your child needs counseling and how to find a counselor that you BOTH like.

Learn more about Dr. Amy Marschall here: http://resiliencymentalhealth.com

Buy her books here: https://resiliencymentalhealth.com/books/

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>d0735430-b6b5-4786-a839-d3aab3040355Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -040049:43falsefullYou Are Not Your Mother Episode 2Patterns with Macall Gordon MAI sit down with Macall Gordon MA, a sleep coach at LittleLivewires.com, who specializes in supporting parents with temperamentally intense kids. We talk about why there's no such thing as bad habits, why commonsense sleep wisdom doesn't work for every child, and what the parenting books have wrong about getting kids to sleep. Members of the You Are Not Your Mother membership site can also come to the site to ask Macall questions throughout the month of March 2021.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>I sit down with Macall Gordon MA, a sleep coach at LittleLivewires.com, who specializes in supporting parents with temperamentally intense kids. We talk about why there's no such thing as bad habits, why commonsense sleep wisdom doesn't work for every child, and what the parenting books have wrong about getting kids to sleep. Members of the You Are Not Your Mother membership site can also come to the site to ask Macall questions throughout the month of March 2021.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>dd3a7cea-1240-41d9-90e3-53b122687073Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -040051:42falsefull1221You Are Not Your Mother Episode 1Presence with Eve Hermann LMT SEPI talk to Eve Hermann a licensed massage therapist and somatic experience practitioner about the concept of Presence. Eve and I discuss what presence is, why it's important, and how we can bring it back into our lives. Members of the You Are Not Your Mother membership site can also come to the site to ask Eve questions throughout the month of February 2021.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

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]]>I talk to Eve Hermann a licensed massage therapist and somatic experience practitioner about the concept of Presence. Eve and I discuss what presence is, why it's important, and how we can bring it back into our lives. Members of the You Are Not Your Mother membership site can also come to the site to ask Eve questions throughout the month of February 2021.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!

My signature course, Resiliency Sprint, is available at a discount JUST for podcast listeners in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Head to my site to learn all about this 4-week program to build greater confidence and competence in your anxious child and then sign up with code PODCAST to get 50% off the coached and un-coached versions!

RESILIENCY SPRINT

]]>9431ff54-90b9-4433-ac82-c84ec7ab7d20Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:28:44 -040050:17falsefull1111