21: Managing Childhood Anxiety

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode, Dr. Natasha Burgert, a board-certified pediatrician and national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, discusses her new book, "Managing Childhood Anxiety for Dummies." The conversation delves into the intersection of anxiety and ADHD in children, emphasizing the importance of early identification and treatment. Dr. Burgert shares insights from her practice, highlighting the role of environmental factors like nutrition and sleep in managing these conditions. The discussion also touches on the challenges and strategies for engaging children in therapy, the impact of parenting styles, and the unique aspects of her book, including its practical approach and inclusion of Taylor Swift Easter eggs. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to follow us on social media (Instagram) @ADHDMomDocs you can send us a DM with a question or suggestions for future episodes! Or send us an email at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Join our ADHD Sleuths 2.0 Membership community and get even more time with Dr Bauer and Dr Dilts! Get extra podcast episodes, ask the doctor episodes, participate in our exclusive book club with audio companions and expert virtual LIVE events with guests from medicine, psychology, coaching, education and more! We have a private group in the Band app so you can interact with other members. Learn more here: https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/Podcasts Guest Highlight: Connect with Dr Natasha Burgert: https://www.kckidsdoc.com including purchasing your own copy of her book, Managing Childhood Anxiety for Dummies. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kckidsdoc/ and if you are in the Overland Park, Kansas area, check out her practice website: https://www.pedsassoc.com/our-clinicians.html Get on the TEACH Me ADHD Wait List now as Agency doors are opening soon! Families who get on the wait list will be notified earlier when registration is set to begin and they will receive a "top secret" link to register, along with an early bird discount when you enroll during our priority period. https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/teach-me-adhd-wait-list Check out testimonials from other families who have completed TEACH Me ADHD One with a child and parent: https://youtu.be/QQFYO05Hu_s?si=6BtypcxSJp5oRSz5 One with Sr Detective Scooter: https://youtu.be/wNTYbvd9wv4 There are many more on Dr Bauer's YouTube channel!