Parhaat Child Anxiety Podcastit (2024)

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What are some ways to set limits for my anxious child's behavior without causing shame or distress? 17:48

13h ago17:48

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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 dec…

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PSP 376: How to Respond to Unhelpful Comments About Your Child’s Anxiety or OCD 37:47

4d ago37:47

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It is already tough trying to help our kids with anxiety or OCD, but it is even harder stomaching unhelpful comments and advice. Sometimes people are trying to be helpful and don’t mean to be upsetting. Some people are uneducated. And some people are judgemental and critical. Some people deserve education. Some people deserve boundaries. And some p…

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I am super busy, how can I prioritize working on my child's anxiety? 13:21

10d ago13:21

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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 schedu…

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PSP 375: Can the Movie Inside Out 2 Help Your Child’s Anxiety (or Even OCD?) 31:37

11d ago31:37

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It has been so nice to see all these films addressing our children’s mental health issues. The more these struggles can be normalized, the less stigma they’ll be for our kids! A couple of week’s ago I discussed whether you should show your child with OCD the film Turtles All the Way Down. If you missed that one, you can check it out here. In this w…

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How can I help my anxious child understand their feelings of resentment and blame toward me as a parent? 11:41

17d ago11:41

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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 pa…

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PSP 374: Loving the Child You Have vs The Child You Wanted 38:56

18d ago38:56

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Raising a child with anxiety or OCD can bring with it so many struggles, including our own grief and overwhelm. It is easy, and tempting, to bury our own raw emotions around our child’s anxiety or OCD struggles. But honoring and processing our feelings is equally important. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I have an honest conversation …

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How can I manage the guilt and emotional struggles that come with parenting an anxious child? 11:39

24d ago11:39

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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 chi…

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PSP 373: Should my Teen with OCD Watch Turtles All the Way Down? 41:59

25d ago41:59

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John Green’s new movie Turtles All the Way Down goes a long way in helping the OCD community educate the world about OCD. But should your child or teen with OCD see the movie? Well, I have mixed thoughts on that. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I dive into the pros and cons of the movie Turtles All the Way Down and which kids would ben…

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What are some effective strategies to help my child when they engage in negative self-talk? 14:16

1M ago14:16

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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.Kirjoittanut Dawn Friedman MSEd

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PSP 372: When Kids Reject the OCD Diagnosis 48:01

1M ago48:01

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It can take so much energy to find a qualified OCD specialist to finally assess and diagnose your child with OCD. But what are you to do when your child rejects the OCD diagnosis? In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I talk about some common reasons why a child might reject an OCD diagnosis and where to go from there. 🌸 Get in-depth support…

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What are some practical strategies for reorienting myself to a less anxious mindset so I can better support my child? 10:29

1M ago10:29

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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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PSP 371: Boosting Self-Esteem During Anxiety and OCD Struggles 39:43

1M ago39:43

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Anxiety and OCD can rob our kids of so many things, including their self-esteem and self-worth. It is easy for them to feel hard on themselves when their anxiety or OCD is knocking them down. Often kids are extra hard on themselves during these times. As parents we are intensely focused on helping our kids navigate anxiety or OCD, but there are som…

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How can I identify specific areas to work on with my anxious child without overwhelming them? 12:32

1M ago12:32

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This week I share insights on disrupting anxiety patterns, identifying manageable starting points, and honoring both parental and child capacities.Kirjoittanut Dawn Friedman MSEd

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PSP 370: We are Your Anxious Kids All Grown Up | Conversation with Amanda Stern 52:06

2M ago52:06

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What will your anxious kids look like when all grown up? Amanda Stern and I are two possibilities. Amanda Stern is the author of the beautiful and raw memoir, Little Panic, a story about growing up with an undiagnosed panic disorder. I invited Amanda back onto the AT Parenting Survival Podcast to discuss what it was like growing up with anxiety. We…

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What do I do when I'm not enjoying my anxious child? 8:35

2M ago8:35

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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.Kirjoittanut Dawn Friedman MSEd

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PSP 369: Incorrect Assumptions About ERP and OCD Exposure Work 37:30

2M ago37:30

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There are many assumptions about ERP, Exposure Response Prevention, the go-to approach to treat OCD in kids. Some parents (and therapists) don’t understand how ERP is supposed to work, how it is done and what one should expect. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I explore the most common assumptions about ERP that are incorrect. 🌸 Get in-…

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How do I help my anxious child process their feelings? 11:28

2M ago11:28

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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 FAQKirjoittanut Dawn Friedman MSEd

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PSP 368: Why OCD Can Get Worse with the Wrong Therapist 55:03

2M ago55:03

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When you bring your child to a cardiologist, you expect they know all the evidence based treatment interventions to help your child. When you bring them to an endocrinologist you assume they are an expert in all things endocrinology. But sadly you cannot assume the same when seeing a mental health therapist. The truth is not all therapists are prop…

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What did I do to cause my child's anxiety? 9:30

2M ago9:30

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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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PSP 367: If Your Child’s Anxiety or OCD Returns are You Starting Over? 38:07

2M ago38:07

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There is nothing worse than seeing the first signs of anxiety or OCD return. It is a stomach dropping kind of feeling. It can bring all those old emotions flooding to the surface. But the good news is the return of anxiety or OCD doesn’t mean your child is starting from scratch. All those past skills are still there under the surface. In this week’…

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Is my anxiety causing my child's anxiety? 8:35

2M ago8:35

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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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PSP 366: Helping a Child with Separation Anxiety 45:01

2M ago45:01

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It can be a struggle to know how to help a child with separation anxiety. Separation anxiety impacts the whole family. Often parents jump into doing exposures or challenges around separating, without fully understanding the core fear behind their child’s struggle. In this week’s episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast I explore two most common…

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What are some specific tips you have for parents of anxious teens? 9:50

3M ago9:50

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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 FAQKirjoittanut Dawn Friedman MSEd

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PSP 365: Why Does My Child’s Anxiety or OCD Show Up More For ME?! 41:22

3M ago41:22

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One of the biggest questions I get from parents is, “Why does my child’s anxiety or OCD show up more for me?” It can be a source of contention when one parent sees all the struggles and the other parent sees nothing. It can cause people to finger point and waste unnecessary energy playing the blame game. The truth is…that is the norm. In this week’…

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What can I do about my anxious child's low self esteem? 10:25

3M ago10:25

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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.Kirjoittanut Dawn Friedman MSEd

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PSP 364: How Our Parenting Styles Impact the Anxiety & OCD Journey 40:17

3M ago40:17

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Our parenting style directly impacts how we approach our child’s anxiety or OCD. How do you feel about setting boundaries? What emotions do you feel when your child is in distress? How do you feel when you pull back your accommodations around anxiety or OCD? Our parenting style plays a role in these questions. Your parenting style wasn’t developed …

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Do you have any tips for an overwhelmed parent dealing with my child's anxiety? the child anxiety FAQ episode 96 8:49

3M ago8:49

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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.Kirjoittanut Dawn Friedman MSEd

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PSP 363: The Importance of Finding the Right Therapy for OCD | One Family’s Journey 56:58

3M ago56:58

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The wrong therapist can wreak havoc on a children’s OCD. That is why it is so important for parents to understand what are evidenced-based approaches specifically for OCD. It is also key to have the skills to decipher a qualified therapist from a non-qualified therapist. When Eve started having intrusive thoughts, she privately went to google to fi…

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How do I know if my anxious child is just being manipulative? 12:42

3M ago12:42

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We interrogate this whole idea of manipulation, look at child development, and talk about better ways to consider the situation.Kirjoittanut Dawn Friedman MSEd

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PSP 362: The Use of Storytelling in Anxiety and OCD 48:42

3M ago48:42

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It can be hard to help kids navigate anxiety and OCD. Sometimes adding some creative ways to help validate, normalize and build skills to handle anxiety or OCD can be gold! One of my favorite ways to do that is through storytelling. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It can help kids understand how anxiety and OCD work. It can help talk about anxiety…

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How can a parent deal with acting out behaviors in their anxious child? 12:59

4M ago12:59

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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).Kirjoittanut Dawn Friedman MSEd

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PSP 361: A Parenting Journey Raising a Child with Emetophobia 55:50

4M ago55:50

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Raising a child with Emetophobia, the fear of throw up, can be an isolating experience. It brings with it all sorts of fears. What if they can’t overcome their struggles? What if they can’t go to school? What if they stop eating entirely? It is important that parents don’t feel alone on this journey. That is why I was so thrilled when Lauren, a par…

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Homeschool made my child's social anxiety worse. Now what? 8:49

4M ago8:49

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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.Kirjoittanut Dawn Friedman MSEd

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PSP 360: Managing Our Anxiety When Our Child is Panicking 47:01

4M ago47:01

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Your child is paralyzed with fear. They are nauseous. They are faint. They are immobilized. It is hard to watch as a parent. For many of us it can trigger our own panicky response. When our kids are spiraling out of control it can be so easy for us to spiral with them. It often takes a concerted effort to remain calm and be the anchor our child so …

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