Episode 88: Combat Anxiety and Stress in Kids by Helping Them Find Purpose

from Raising Boys & Girls · host That Sounds Fun Network

As we kick of a new year, Sissy and David discuss how giving our kids a sense of purpose can help them combat anxiety and stress, regulate anger, and ward off depression. And Melissa wraps things up by answering the important question: what is our purpose? LINKS: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas Strong and Smart: A Boy's Guide to Building Healthy Emotions by David Thomas Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.39 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg139. Win a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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