Fostering Flexibility and Hope in Children

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Episode 2397:

Allison Carmen explores strategies for reducing anxiety in children who feel overwhelmed about their future. She emphasizes the importance of teaching them to focus on the present, encouraging curiosity over certainty, and building resilience to adapt to life’s uncertainties. These practices can empower children to feel more secure and hopeful about what's ahead.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/helping-our-children-feel-less-stressed-and-worried-about-their-future/

Quotes to ponder:

"Sometimes, the best gift we can give our children is to help them feel okay not having all the answers."

"By encouraging curiosity, we teach our children that uncertainty can be a place of opportunity rather than fear."

"Focusing on the present can be the antidote to anxiety about the future."

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