Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron Dr. Abigail Gewirtz: Tips to help your worried or anxious child
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Abigail Gewirtz child psychologist and author of When the World Feels Like a Scary Place.
3:22 - Are being worried and being anxious the same thing? How do you know it’s a problem to bring up with your child’s doctor?
6:26 - If I’m an anxious person, how can I teach my child to manage anxiety?
9:36 - Should I hide my emotions from my child?
13:05 - What is a parenting journal and why is it helpful?
15:31 - If you and your partner have different temperaments, how do you deal with each other?
17:10 - What’s the difference between a reaction and a response to your child?
21:30 - Tips for getting through tough moments (i.e bath time)
25:05 - What are cognitive distortions and do I have them? Can I get rid of them?
29:54 - How do you navigate your children’s different temperaments?
33:04 - How do you deal with your child being scared of common things (i.e the dark)?
40:15 - Why can’t I tell my scared child that they’re going to the dentist once we’re already in the car going to the dentist?
42:50 - What is re-appraisal and how is it useful to teach your child to deal with failure and big emotions?
To learn more about Dr. Abigail’s work visit her website.
If You’re Working on Staying Calm During Chaotic Parenting Moments…
This episode pairs beautifully with my course, Becoming a Reflective Parent, where we start with values and identity before diving into the 10 emotional skills parents were never taught — including stress management, emotion regulation, self-awareness, leadership, and conflict resolution.
If you snap easily, feel overwhelmed, or want to parent with more calm and confidence, this course was designed for you.
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