E 202 Anxiety Traps: Are You Accidently Enabling Your Teen's Worries?

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In this episode, I explore effective strategies for managing anxiety in children and teens. Learn about the 4-7-8 breathing exercise, the importance of validating feelings, and common pitfalls parents face, such as rescuing, reassuring, and overprotecting. Discover how to help your child develop resilience and manage stress without inadvertently supporting avoidant behaviors. Also, get insights into an upcoming parent book study focused on 'Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents' by Reed Wilson and Lynn Lyons. Join me as we navigate the challenges of parenting anxious children and build stronger coping skills.

00:00 Introduction and Breathing Exercise
00:49 Understanding Anxiety in Teens and Parents
01:39 Upcoming Parent Book Study
02:43 Personal Experiences with Anxiety
03:11 Avoidance Behaviors in Anxious Kids
05:12 Common Pitfalls in Managing Anxiety
08:37 Teaching Kids to Handle Anxiety
13:13 Providing Certainty vs. Embracing Uncertainty
17:17 Managing Anxiety in the Family
24:43 Conclusion and Call to Action

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