Mar 31 2020 21 mins 11
ANXIETY AND CHILDREN: This episode is a MUST listen for any parent. If you know a parent who could benefit from this, please share it with them. This is an especially difficult time for parents with young kids. How do you help your child not fall into a "worry trap" during these anxiety provoking times? Faison Covington, a childhood anxiety specialist (and founder of the CHAANGE program, which Erica and Dr. Barr both used to cure their anxiety), returns to talk about tips and tricks for discussing stressful topics with children. In this VERY IMPORTANT episode, we discuss: How to discuss COVID-19 with under 10 and over 10 years olds How to ask your kids about their worries Ways to alleviate children's worries How your behavior affects a child's perception of the world And, of course, a reminder about why caffeine makes anxiety worse! If you have kids, we hope this episode will help answer some of your burning questions. If not, please send questions our way, because we're pretty sure that Faison will be back soon! :) Important links from today's episode: Dr. Barr's FREE Relaxation Audio CHAANGE Program Signup --- Enjoying the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast? Can you take 10 seconds to leave a rating (or better yet, a short review!) on Apple Podcasts? It REALLY helps new people find the show. Simply click this link and scroll down, then hit 1 to 5 stars--it's really that easy! (And don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already!) Thank you in advance! Your kind reviews mean so much to us! While you're at it, we hope you will share the show with someone who could benefit from it (or in your favorite anxiety Facebook group, hint hint!) and of course, join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram! --- Please know: We are here for you. We read and respond to every message we receive on Facebook and Instagram, or email me at: [email protected] Don't forget to download your TOTALLY FREE Relaxation Audio MP3 at lifefreeofanxiety.com/RELAX As always, remember that... You are NOT alone. You are NOT broken. You are on your way to a life FREE of anxiety!
