PARENTING AN ANXIOUS CHILD
“Understand that the goal here is not to extinguish the flame of anxiety, but instead to lead your child through or around the fire. I'm going to end with this quote again by Dr. Deborah MacNamara: Fear is not a problem to get rid of. Rather, it is a way of moving us forward to caution, to tears or to courage.”
This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, we will be delving into the concept of anxiety including its root causes, neurological processes, and possible symptoms. I will also provide some insights on what to avoid when dealing with an anxious child as well as tips and tricks to help guide your child during their alarm state.
We will go over topics such as:
- Making sense of what anxiety is all about and how it works.
- Identifying common root causes of anxiety in children.
- 4 things to avoid in order to avoid worsening your child’s anxiety.
- 12 tips and tricks to help you parent your anxious child.
I hope that these tips will help you make sense of what anxiety is all about. While anxiety is a universal feeling, remember that there are ways you can explore to ease your child’s anxiety. Lastly, take note of the things that you should probably steer clear of to avoid worsening your child’s state of alarm. Remember that when parenting an anxious child, the goal is to help cope with anxiety and not to completely eradicate it.
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