{Special Episode} Anxiety Relief Strategies for You and Your Struggling Child

In this edition of our special episode with Laura Froyen we tackle issues related to emotion regulation, stress management, and helping kids with virtual learning. We received countless questions related to anxiety in the parent and the kids. Learn the red flags of stress in yourself and your kids. Increase autonomy and lessen control to diminish defiant behaviors. Examine your expectation for yourself and for you kids. Adjust those expectations as needed. How connection and cooperation are correlated and why relinquishing your agenda so essential.  How to stop yourself from reacting in an ineffective way like yelling or speaking harshly to your child? How do you keep yourself calm in the moment especially at bedtime? How do you show compassion to your kid when you need it most? How to cope with your own anxiety? How to handle challenging behaviors such as tantrums, defiance, hitting, anger, throwing things at you, screaming that have increased in this pandemic? Difficulties with virtual learning? When and how to encourage your kids to try new things? Other episodes you may enjoy:  252: 10 Ways to Support Your Child and Teen Through This Pandemic  251: How to Raise a Self-Driven Child with Drr. Stixrud  238: The Secret to Getting Kids to LIsten and Cooperate  234: Why Kids Resist and What to Do About It  142: Sibling Rivalry: Raising Friends for Life  Resources mentioned:  Laura: Anxiety Relief for Kids (On-the-Spot Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Worry, Panic, and Avoidanc) book by Bridget Flynn Walker Wilma Jean, The Worry Machine Activity and Idea book by Julia Cook  Anna: The Explosive Child and Raising Human Beings books by Dr. Ross Greene    BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast    WANT TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LISTENING EXPERIENCE?  Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME Listeners of the podcast get 10% on my coaching services.  I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)    YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: [email protected]   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: [email protected]   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, M.Ed, M.Psy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com