Anxiety in the Family: Helping One Child Without Leaving Others Behind

In this special episode of Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple, Gene and Khadijah explore how parents can talk openly with children about a sibling’s anxiety. Joined by co-founder of InStride Health, Dr. Kat Boger, they discuss age-appropriate explanations, reducing stigma, supporting siblings’ emotional needs, and avoiding unhelpful family accommodations. They offer practical, compassionate guidance for helping the whole family build resilience together. Tune in for important and practical advice on supporting your child with anxiety!Media ListAbout (InStride Health)Anxiety Disorders (MGH Clay Center)Talking to Kids About a Sibling's Mental Illness (MGH Clay Center)Growing Up With a Sibling With a Disability (MGH Clay Center)No KingsEpisode music by Gene BeresinEpisode produced by Spenser Egnatz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.