What Can You Do to Help Prepare Your Child for Tough Moments?
By understanding what is happening for your child physiologically, taking the time to implement relaxation techniques, and talking about anxiety openly, we are ready to explore other strategies.
When they identify something that makes them anxious, take the time to discuss it with them and understand what is happening for them, look at potential solutions together.
It can help to talk through situations before they happen and allow your child to ask any questions.
By doing this, you model the idea that it's beneficial to challenge our thoughts and that anxiety can be managed effectively.
To help support you and your child, we recommend checking out the course "Untangling Anxiety", presented by Parenting Place. It is an engaging, self-paced course with bite-sized modules designed for busy parents.
Parenting Place is New Zealand's family charity; creating and delivering resources for parents at every age and stage.
By using the link below and entering the discount code ANXIETY10 at checkout, you will get 10% off your enrolment. Anxiety NZ will also receive a small payment, every contribution enables us to keep sharing these resources and supporting children, caregivers and families.
Don't forget to put in the discount code ANXIETY10 at checkout.
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