Best Of: How To Manage Your Kids' Phobias

Emetophobia, Astraphobia, Autophobia. Some kids became afraid of a variety of things: throwing up, needles, dogs, thunderstorms, the dark. As parents we want to help, we want to make our kids feels safe and comfortable. We want to address the worry. But how we do that often just makes the worry and fear stronger. In this episode I ask Lynn to explain her effective approach of addressing the process of worry and not the content. Because when we try to address the specifics of what our kids worry about, we invite anxiety to move in and take hold. JOIN US IN ORLANDO FOR OUR FIRST FAMILY RETREAT Registration closes August 1st! This is our first retreat where you can bring the kids, too, and we’re hosting an incredible weekend at the Four Seasons Orlando September 30-October 2. In addition to two morning workshops with Lynn Lyons, you can expect an exclusive Disney party inside the theme parks, and the chance to relax at the country’s best family pool. The Four Seasons offers a complimentary kids club for ages 4 through 12. We’re over half sold, so register today! Rooms start at $459. There are only 3 private session with Lynn left! The private session is optional and in addition to two workshops. The private includes one hour consultations by phone before and after the retreat in addition to a private one hour consult with your family at the resort. T HE LATEST ANXIETY MANAGEMENT COURSE FOR PARENTS! MANAGING ANXIETY IN CHILDREN: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS This self-paced course covers the core tools a family needs to manage their anxiety, the same principles Lynn teaches to families in her private practice. This course includes 6 video modules from Lynn Lyons, LICSW, and 9 additional Q&A videos from Lynn and Robin of Flusterclux. What you’ll get: Understand how anxiety works so that you can help manage your kids and your own. Learn what to say when anxiety shows up for you or your kids. For Kids: A special video that explains how anxiety works suitable for those ages 6 and up. VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU Try TopCashback for yourself by visiting topcashback.com , creating an account with your email and password, and entering the promo code FLUSTER . Plus, all new customers who sign up now will get a $10 sign-up bonus when they spend their first $25 on topcashback.com after entering the promo code. Go to yipeswipes.com/FLUSTER for 20% off. Or just insert FLUSTER at check out for 20% off at yipeswipes.com. Growing up is messy. Yipes Wipes to the rescue! Escape the dreary dinnertime rut! Try EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code FLUSTER179 . FOLLOW US Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids. Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram . Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube . New episodes arrive Friday at 5:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices