Ep. 101: How to Help Children With Fear & Anxiety Through Stories & Connection with Dr. Randolph B. Schiffer

What if our job as parents isn't to make our children's fear disappear, but to help them feel safe enough to move through it? In this episode, Jill is joined by Dr. Randolph B. Schiffer, a former Marine, physician, psychotherapist, professor, and lifelong student of the human mind.. He is the author of Bedtime Stories to Terrify Children and founder of the #ReadTogether movement. Jill and Dr. Schiffer  talk about children's fears, the power of storytelling, and how stories, play, and connection can help children process big emotions. We explore why children are drawn to scary stories, how we can support fear without immediately trying to fix it, and how reading together can become a powerful way to build connection and resilience. Learn more about Dr. Schiffer and his book, Bedtime Stories to Terrify Children here. Follow Dr. Schiffer on Instagram. Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You'll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging, meaningful play experiences your child will WANT to explore, feel less burnt out and overwhelmed and feel more joy and connection. Click here to join! Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!