As parents, it can be difficult to navigate the challenges of navigating anxiety with your kids, especially in today's climate. As a parent you believe that setting reasonable expectations, encouraging open communication, and establishing a sense of trust are essential for offering a safe and secure environment for children to help them build strong mental health.
But, how do you do that?
We had the honour of interviewing Rob Meeder M.D. to help parents understand how coming together and embracing these parenting practices is so important. Setting boundaries can be difficult and it is easy to become overwhelmed while trying to balance the needs of multiple household members. And yet, strong family bonds can create an atmosphere of love and support during the toughest of times.
Anxiety levels have been rising among children and students, making screen time and social media management especially challenging. To partner with parents, we’ve provided links below as resources:
- Anxiety Conversation Guide – Pre-School
- Anxiety Conversation Guide – Elementary School
- Anxiety Conversation Guide – Middle School
- Anxiety Conversation Guide – High School
- Podcast – Helping Kids Navigate Anxiety with Sissy Goff
- Podcast – The Smart Family Podcast
Navigating mental health well with your family requires patience and understanding. But when families come together in these moments with love, kindness and empathy, we know that lasting bonds will be forged that last through all kinds of uncertainty!
