Latest Attachmentparenting Podcast Episodes
Can I parent so well that my child won't have anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - August 23, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis episode offers a special message to the parent who's feeling guilty about the struggles of their anxious child or teen.
How do I handle child anxiety meltdowns?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - August 16, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWe talk about the difference between anxious tantrums and meltdowns and talk about first steps for learning how to deal with them.
How do I get out of the anxious reassurance loop?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - August 09, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsReassuring is the stickiest and the sneakiest of the parenting pitfalls. Let's talk about getting out of the reassurance loop!
What if I don't mind being stuck in the Parenting Pitfalls?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - August 02, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsI 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.
What does successful child anxiety treatment look like?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - July 26, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSince anxiety doesn't really have a cure -- because anxious brains are gonna be anxious -- what can parents expect from successful child anxiety treatment?
Are there any downsides to practicing gentle parenting with an anxious child?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - July 05, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWe 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...
How does Pathological Demand Avoidance or PDA fit with regular anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - June 28, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn 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.
Should I tell my child that they have anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - June 21, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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.
What do I need to teach my child about anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - May 24, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsTackling 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.
How do I find time to manage my child's anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - May 17, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThink 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.
What do I do when my child doesn't want to deal with their anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - May 10, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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.
Does my child have social anxiety or are they just shy?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - May 03, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIt 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 ...
How can I tell the difference between an accommodation and a support for my child's anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - April 26, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsToday 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, Parent...
Does mindfulness help child anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - April 19, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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
How do I address child anxiety that's the result of trauma?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - April 12, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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 lin...
What can I do when I feel like I've failed my anxious child?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - April 05, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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.
What derails child anxiety treatment?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - March 29, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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 ge...
Does social media cause teen anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - March 22, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe 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 ca...
Do you recommend any supplements for child anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - March 15, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWhile 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 Childre...
How do I explain to my anxious child that they don't need to be scared?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - March 08, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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?"
How do I get my anxious child to sleep alone?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - March 01, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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 Kid...
Why doesn't encouragement help my anxious child?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - February 22, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIt 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.
How do I motivate my anxious child to deal with their anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - February 15, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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.
How do I co-parent my anxious child with someone who causes more problems with the anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - February 08, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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 ...
If anxiety treatment should include parents, what about treatment for ADHD or autism?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - February 01, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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...
How do I teach my anxious child coping skills?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - January 25, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWe 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, sugg...
How do I support the siblings of my anxious child?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - January 18, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsAnxious 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 a...
What can I do about my anxious child's temper?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - January 11, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWhew -- 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 shari...
How do I stop getting angry with my anxious child?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - January 04, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome 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...
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The Child Anxiety FAQ - November 16, 2022 14:22 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis 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...
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