Episode 252

Many children with big emotions worry, and of course we want to reassure them and help them feel better. But what if our reassurance actually makes their anxiety worse?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How a child’s brain works when they’re worried
• What our anxious kids actually need from us (besides reassurance)
• How to turn your child’s concerns into a proactive plan of action that will build resilience and healthy self-esteem

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Mentioned in or related to this episode: 

Your Parenting Long Game Episode 206: When Your Child’s Upset Seems Completely Illogical
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 249:  When We Foster Resilience at the Expense of Self-Esteem
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 251:  Why Our Level of Influence Depends on Our Level of Yuck

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