No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp 206: Unabridged Interview: Sissy Goff
May 2, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Sissy Goff, a seasoned counselor and author of 13 books on parenting, shares her insights on building resilience in children amid today's challenges. She delves into the rise of anxiety post-pandemic and provides practical strategies for parents to foster independence in their kids. Goff also emphasizes the importance of reframing anxiety into motivation, navigating technology's impact on relationships, and empowering youth through social justice. Her unique take on parenting encourages thoughtful emotional regulation and open communication.
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Anxiety Statistics in Youth
- Anxiety affects one in four children and one in three adolescents today. - Girls experience anxiety twice as much as boys, but boys are taken for help more often.
Let Kids Do Hard Things
- Avoid rescuing children from distressing challenges as it signals they are incapable. - Let children do hard things to develop their resilience and capability.
5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Grounding
- Use a sensory grounding technique called 5-4-3-2-1 to bring anxious minds to the present moment. - This involves naming things you can see, hear, feel, smell, and taste to reduce anxiety.
