Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry

Best of: We're Talking to Teens the Wrong Way About Their Mental Health

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Dec 27, 2024

Teens today face a harsh landscape of mental health messages. Candid discussions reveal how societal language can incorrectly frame stress and anxiety. Normalization of these feelings is critical for emotional resilience. Parents are urged to engage in supportive, open dialogues with their teens. Seasonal self-care practices are highlighted, urging wellness amidst holiday chaos. Rethinking school anxiety management is essential, emphasizing coping skills over predictability. The focus is on building a culture of healthy emotional communication at home.

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ANECDOTE

Sasha's Anxiety

Michelle Obama shared how her daughter Sasha claimed to have anxiety.
Sasha was anxious about tests, but Michelle explained it was a normal response to the situation.

INSIGHT

Stress Perception

Telling people stress is bad for them worsens their responses to stress.
Framing stress as a helpful tool improves how people handle it.

ADVICE

Embrace Uncertainty

Avoid shielding children from surprises or unexpected changes.
Life is inherently uncertain, and teaching kids to manage it is crucial.

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This is a juicy episode— and a really important one for all concerned about the mental health trends with our teens. After thirty-five years in the mental health field, Lynn addresses very directly her concerns about the messages teens are receiving, and articulating, about their mental health. It's time to be candid about toxic trends, misinformation, and where our teens are heading. Can we shift this paradigm for them? [This is a recast of an episode from Season 5.]

Here's the previous Flusterclux episode Lynn references in today's show:

https://www.flusterclux.com/5-parenting-phrases-you-should-use-at-every-age/

WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.

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Parents of Anxious Kids, Start Here

For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.

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