Why Rigidity is the Bellwether of Anxiety Disorders in Children

Show Notes 0:34 Lynn and Robin discuss the new season of Flusterclux and describe who the podcast is for. Lynn describes emotional management as a goal for her therapy clients and her own family and why it is such a critical skill to strengthen relationships and prevent loneliness. 6:10 Robin and Lynn discuss the reason behind the name change from A Mom’s Retreat to Flusterclux. 8:46 Robin asks Lynn how families can tell if anxiety and anxious patterns are creeping into a household as a result of the stress of 2020. Lynn talks about rigidity and routine and explains the critical importance of flexibility within a routine for children and teens. 19:06 Robin asks Lynn how parents should be talking to their children about fall schedules to make room for its possibilities of changing. 21:53 Robin asks Lynn if there are better ways to talk to teens about school this fall than others to promote flexibility and adaptability. Lynn asks listeners a critical question she suggests all families ask themselves about the pandemic. 24:19 Lynn answers a listener question about a child who gets anxious being on camera and needs a reassurance that remote learning cannot provide. Lynn talks about the skill to develop around accepting criticism and social anxiety’s fear of judgement. 30:12 Lynn shares stories of her husband’s past whistling and then shows off her own whistling talents. 32:10 Join our Facebook group so that you can submit a question for a future episode with Lynn. We thank our sponsor Milestones Pediatric Therapy Center. Find us at flusterclux.com https://www.facebook.com/flusterclux https://www.instagram.com/flusterclux/ Show music by Peter Sandberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices