When Anxiety Bites
When Anxiety Bites
When Anxiety Bites
A podcast for parents of children who struggle with anxiety. Social worker Meghan is here to answer all your questions and offer sage advice.
Building Frustration Tolerance
The word "no" can lead to tantrums. Providing a child with coping skills is key. Following rules, taking turns, and learning to be a good sport will serve kids well as they grow and make new friends. Meghan offers strategies and ideas that parents can use.
Feb 2, 2024
30 min
Handling Big Feelings
If a child says she or he is angry, how should a caretaker react? Meghan considers the intriguing case of the School Bus Scenario. Also: vitamin D deficiency and a positive spin on New Year's resolutions.
Jan 5, 2024
35 min
Stressless Holidays
Tips and strategies for navigating the busy holiday season. Meghan considers specific stress-inducing scenarios that pop up this time of year and offers helpful advice.
Dec 4, 2023
32 min
Halloween and Birthday Parties
Halloween can be an unanticipated source of anxiety for kids. Meghan has some tips to minimize trick-or-treating stress. Birthday parties can be overwhelming for a number of reasons, including clowns and magicians.
Oct 30, 2023
24 min
Separation Anxiety
If your child struggles with separation anxiety, know that you are not alone! Separation anxiety is quite common. On this episode, Meg offers advice on how to deal with separation anxiety as it relates to babysitters, school, youth sports and more. Meg answers specific questions from a mom who wonders how she can help her son overcome his battles with separation anxiety
Sep 30, 2023
25 min