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Episode 66: The Truth About Anxiety & How to Become a Worry Free Parent with Sissy Goff
Aug 17, 2023
Beloved therapist, Sissy Goff, with 30 years of experience guiding kids and parents, shares tips on anxiety. Topics include: parent's most important job, rising anxiety in kids & parents, 5 parenting traps, parenting superpower, moment of hope in Covenant School shooting aftermath.
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- Parenting traps to avoid include helicopter parenting, snowplow parenting, sidecar parenting, and parade float parenting.
- Parents should trust their instincts, identify the voice of anxiety, and cultivate self-compassion to make decisions based on love rather than fear.
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Recognizing and Managing Parental Anxiety
One common trap parents fall into is helicopter parenting, where they excessively hover and protect their children. Another trap is snowplow parenting, where parents clear all obstacles in their children's paths to shield them from hardship. Sidecar parenting, in which parents project their own experiences and emotions onto their children, is also a common trap. Additionally, parade float parenting involves constantly entertaining children to shield them from difficult emotions. Anxiety often makes parents attach future meaning to present problems, leading to overreactions and fear of failure. However, by practicing mindfulness, grounding techniques, and reframing anxious thoughts, parents can calm themselves and be better equipped to navigate challenges with their children.
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