PSP 352: Helping Kids Who Are Worried About Growing Up

PSP 352: Helping Kids Who Are Worried About Growing Up

It is common for some kids to worry about growing up. There are many unknowns that can feel overwhelming. But for some kids this fear is all consuming. For these kids their worries about growing up turn into a daily effort to prevent the inevitable from happening.

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PSP 318: How to Help Kids with the Fear of Dying

PSP 318: How to Help Kids with the Fear of Dying

How to Help Kids with the Fear of Dying This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the guidance of a qualified professional. The fear of dying is a common core fear in both anxiety and OCD. So how do we help kids deal with something that inevitably will happen to all of us? In this week’s AT Parenting Survival […]

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Does Social Media Increase Your Child’s Anxiety?

Does Social Media Increase Your Child’s Anxiety?

Does Social Media Increase Your Child’s Anxiety? Kids are bombarded with chatter on social media. They are bombarded with images, chats and videos. This can be overwhelming to any child, but add anxiety to the mix and it can be debilitating. In this week’s Youtube video for kids and teens, I talk about how social media can increase anxiety and offer some tips on how […]

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PSP 224: How to Handle When You and Your Child Both have Anxiety or OCD

PSP 224: How to Handle When You and Your Child Both have Anxiety or OCD

How to Handle When You and Your Child Both have Anxiety or OCD Anxiety and OCD are both highly genetic, so it’s not surprising that many parents find themselves raising kids with similar issues. Often though, many of us back burner our own help to focus on our children’s needs. But what if focusing on your needs also helps your child’s struggles? In this episode […]

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PSP 114: Supporting Dads Raising Anxious Kids with Larry Hagner

PSP 114: Supporting Dads Raising Anxious Kids with Larry Hagner

No one thinks they are going to be raising anxious kids. We all have our vision of what parenting will be. It usually does not involve a child with panic, fear and dread.

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