Welcome to another episode of The Manxiety Podcast. This episode's about something close to all our hearts: our kids. We all want them to thrive, but sometimes our good intentions can backfire. You know, like pushing them a little too hard. Dr. Nima explains how we, as parents, can unknowingly fuel anxiety in our little ones. By working through our own stuff, we can build those strong, secure bonds with our kids and ditch the anxiety. We also chat about some cool brain science – confirmation bias (seeing what we want to see) and polyvagal theory (how our nervous system works in relationships). Basically, understanding ourselves is key to raising happy, healthy kiddos. Want to learn more? Dr. Nima is cooking up a workshop called "Connecting to the Anxious Child". Click here for more details: https://go.drnima.com/6qeuz Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 3500+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX --------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS 00:53 The Impact of Parenting on Anxiety 01:22 Ego Extension in Parenting 04:02 Creating Secure Attachments 09:03 Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety 14:12 Taking Responsibility as a Parent 19:20 Understanding Confirmation Bias and Self-Perception 20:35 Polyvagal Parenting: Regulating Emotions and Creating Secure Relationships 23:02 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Parenting 25:58 Preventing Anxiety and Creating Healthy Relationships 31:12 Workshop: Connecting to the Anxious Child