What to Say When Your Child Feels Anxious

Anxiety is not a one size fits all thing. It can show up in so many different ways, from school refusal to bedtime worries and everything in between. We think it’s our job as parents to find the magic solution, but there isn’t one! Instead, we have to find ways to navigate these tricky situations and the supportive presence our children need. In today’s episode I am going to help you tackle your kids’ anxiety with some super practical tips you can start using right now. Plus, I share the words which are most likely to calm your child or teen and the things you should definitely avoid! So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation… Mentioned in this episode: The 30 Second Reset - Highlights from this episode: 01:02 - Introduction to anxiety 03:54 - What is the feeling of anxiety? 08:00 - 2 things you do that increase anxiety 11:54 - Stay calm and carry on 14:55 - Encourage and normalise 17:25 - Building long term confidence 20:05 - Skills take time to learn 💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together 💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit 💚 For the free resource library, visit 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 💚 Brands and advertisers, email contact@drmaryhan.com DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What to Say When Your Child Feels Anxious is an episode from How Not to Screw Up Your Kids by Dr Maryhan.

This episode is 23:55 long.

This episode was published on Apr 8, 2026.

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