Calm Parenting Podcast Anxiety Over New Activities, Summer Camp, Moving, School & More? #485
Jun 1, 2025
Conquer your child's anxiety around new adventures like summer camp or family vacations with practical strategies and scripts. Discover how to navigate their fears through engagement and empowerment, making transitions smoother and more enjoyable. Learn the importance of understanding their emotions and enhancing connections through fun activities. Embrace summer as a time for meaningful conversations, fostering resilience, and helping your child thrive in the face of new experiences!
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Anxiety Causes Control Behaviors
- Anxiety in children is caused by unknowns and lack of control, leading to upset stomachs and controlling behavior.
- Children seek to create order and control in familiar ways to feel safe amid their anxiety.
Boost Familiarity and Control
- Prepare kids for vacations by exploring the location online and giving them missions to foster control.
- Let kids participate in planning moves or new schools to build familiarity and ownership within set boundaries.
Visit Schools Early, Give Missions
- Visit new schools with children during summer to familiarize them with the space and meet friendly staff.
- Give kids specific missions at school to focus on and reduce anxiety about separation or new environments.