Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2149: In "Helping Your Child with Anxiety," Dr. Laura Markham offers compassionate and practical strategies for parents to support their anxious children. Markham emphasizes the importance of understanding, empathy, and gentle guidance in teaching children to manage their fears and anxieties, empowering them to face challenges with confidence and resilience. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/read/helping-your-child-with-anxiety Quotes to ponder: "Anxiety is a signal, not a sentence. It's your body's way of telling you that something needs to be noticed and perhaps changed." "Worry exaggerates and threatens with worst-case scenarios that are unlikely to happen. Teach your child to stand up to worries by using the NED approach: Notice, Externalize, and Dispute the worry." "Empathy creates the safety that is essential for emotional expression. Laughter changes the body chemistry to decrease stress hormones that contribute to anxiety." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices