Parenting Shrink Wrapped
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Parenting Shrink Wrapped
#8: Understanding Child and Adolescent Anxiety: When to Worry
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In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, hosts Dr. Melissa Wellner, a double board-certified psychiatrist, and Samantha Straub, a licensed clinical counselor and parenting coach, tackle the increasingly relevant topic of child and adolescent anxiety. With both professional insights and real-world experience, Melissa and Sam break down the nuances of anxiety, from understanding normal reactions to recognizing when it crosses into clinical territory.
They explore the rise in anxiety disorders, highlighting how societal changes, such as the introduction of smartphones and social media, have impacted today’s youth. The episode offers practical strategies for parents, discussing how to distinguish between common worries and signs that indicate a need for professional intervention. They also touch on how anxiety can manifest differently across age groups, along with tips on fostering resilience and managing anxious reactions within the family.
Listeners will walk away with valuable tools for supporting their children, from managing panic attacks to reducing parental accommodation of anxious behaviors. Join Melissa and Sam as they demystify anxiety in kids and provide compassionate guidance for navigating this common challenge in modern parenting.
Get expert support, fresh strategies, and a judgment-free parent community—so you can stop feeling stuck and start parenting your teen with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
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