Got Anxious Kids? Be Brave!

Besides being loving and patient, parents need to be brave when their children are anxious. This may be one of the most difficult things you do when you see your kids struggle. In the long run, your courage will be one of the crucial elements in helping your children overcome their anxiety. Listed below are the When, Why, and How of becoming a valiant parent everyday. WHEN do you need to be brave?      WHEN: It seems that for the thousandth time you’ve asked your child to do a simple task and he refuses because he feels overwhelmed.   A slight change in her routine sets her off, and you choose not to yell or punish her. He gets injured and his anxiety magnifies his aches and shouts. A meltdown crops up and you just want to escape to prevent embarrassment and judgment from others. She can’t complete her homework because perfectionism has emerged and your patience runs thin and you withhold criticisms and threats. You know he has a bright and amazing mind yet he is failing in school. You have to be consistent and firm because it’ll take more than once for her to get used to hard things. You want to cry along with them because you wish you could take away their pain. Every time and everywhere! WHY do you need to be brave?      BECAUSE: You don’t want to convey a message that says, “I don’t trust you to regulate your feelings. You need me every time you are afraid.” You’d rather take a chance and be criticized or feel embarrassed rather than s...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Anxiety and Panic Children and Teens Family Inspiration & Hope Mindfulness Motivation and Inspiration Parenting Personality Self-Help Anxious Thoughts Childhood Anxiety Modeling Positive Psychology Shame Worry Source Type: blogs