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Episode 2542:

Dr. Laura Dabney breaks down how to parent an anxious child and guide teens through poor decisions by finding the balance between over-controlling and hands-off approaches. Through honest conversations and shared problem-solving, parents can build trust, foster self-esteem, and help their children develop critical emotional skills for life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drldabney.com/article/how-to-parent-an-anxious-child/ & https://www.drldabney.com/article/how-to-discipline-a-teenager/

Quotes to ponder:

"You only control yourself."

"Start with their viewpoint, this will get them thinking."

"Given your viewpoint, and my viewpoint, what are we going to do?"

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