Oct. 21, 2025

Ep. 138: How to Help an Anxious Child: Parenting Strategies That Ease—Or Increase—Anxiety

Show Notes

Do you ever feel like you’re tiptoeing around your child—careful with every word, changing plans, and doing whatever it takes to avoid a meltdown? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Wendy Hunter explores whether “walking on eggshells” really helps anxious kids—or if it accidentally makes anxiety stronger. With insight from pediatrician Dr. Natasha Burgert, author of Managing Childhood Anxiety for Dummies, you’ll learn why avoidance and constant reassurance backfire, which parenting styles help kids build resilience, and simple strategies to support your child with confidence at home.

Buy the Book! Managing Childhood Anxiety for Dummies by Natasha Burgert, MD, FAAP

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