How can I encourage my child to become more independent in managing their anxiety?

In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses how to encourage children to become more independent in managing their anxiety. Dawn emphasizes the importance of self-education on child anxiety, modeling coping strategies, practicing these strategies with your child, and consistently offering encouragement. She also discusses allowing children to make their own choices and decisions, even if it involves experiencing failure. Dawn shares personal anecdotes and insights on guiding children to be resilient and independent in managing their anxiety. Listeners are invited to submit their questions on her social media or website.00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast00:37 Encouraging Independence in Anxious Children01:32 Educating Yourself on Child Anxiety02:12 Modeling Anxiety Management03:08 Practicing Coping Tools with Your Child04:12 Encouraging and Supporting Your Child05:45 Letting Go and Trusting Your Child's Journey07:17 Personal Anecdotes and Final Thoughts09:10 How to Submit Your QuestionsMentioned in this episode:🌟 READY TO FIND YOUR ROOM TO BREATHE?Parenting has never been more challenging especially for empathetic parents of sensitive kids. TELL ME IT WILL BE OK: The Practice is a weekly, guided practice that gives quiet, calm, reflective space for you to connect with your wisdom and intuition. For July, we're writing about and exploring the topic of ANGER -- ours, our own, and what we are trying to understand about it. 🧡 This is not a list of things you’re doing wrong. 🧡 This is not advice. 🧡 This is a place to remember what you already know. Learn more and get a free session by going to OpenBookParenting.com