Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry With Anxious Kids, We’re Getting the Idea of "Consistency" All Wrong
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Aug 1, 2025 Explore the myth of parenting consistency that often traps anxious kids. Discover how achieving reliable outcomes requires ongoing efforts rather than mere predictability. Learn the importance of helping children face uncertainty to build resilience. Dive into sibling dynamics and how differing parenting styles can affect family harmony. Finally, understand the value of allowing kids to struggle and navigate their emotions, fostering independence and emotional regulation for a healthier development.
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Use First Day/Week/Month Framing
- Tell your child the 'first day, first week, first month' progression to normalize uncertainty.
- Lynn Lyons recommends saying it's okay not to know every detail before school starts.
Ferry Trip Example Of Over-Preparing
- An anxious family researched every ferry risk and detail to remove uncertainty.
- Lynn Lyons advised they only needed to know reservations and time, and accept remaining unknowns.
Use A Simple Phrase To Normalize Uncertainty
- Use a consistent short phrase like 'this is a new experience; some things we know, some we don't.'
- Lynn Lyons recommends repeating this language so kids expect uncertainty.