If your child is melting down over homework, asking endless “what if” questions, getting mysterious tummy aches, refusing school, withdrawing from activities, or exploding the moment they walk through the door, you need this episode.
I work with anxious and dysregulated children every single day, and what I want you to know is this: most of the behaviours parents struggle with aren’t actually behaviour problems - they’re anxiety in disguise.
Spoiler alert: the more you reassure, explain, distract or accommodate, the worse the anxiety quietly becomes.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through what childhood anxiety really is (and what it absolutely isn’t), why your child’s nervous system is behaving like a smoke alarm, and why logic and reassurance never stick.
You’ll learn the skills‑gap model that changes everything about how we approach anxiety, and the first practical steps you can take today to help your child feel safer, calmer, and more capable.
If you’ve ever felt helpless, confused, or guilty in the face of your child’s worry, this episode will give you clarity, direction, and a framework that finally makes sense.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Take 10 Technique - https://drmaryhan.com/episode/breathing-techniques-for-anxious-children/
Highlights from this episode:
00:52 - Saying “it’s fine” doesn’t work!
03:05 - It’s not your fault
08:24 - Children should feel anxious
12:25 - How to recognise anxiety
15:56 -You’re probably making it worse
18:18 - This will change everything
23:10 - When to seek additional help
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