Parenting an anxious child

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Debby Zweig.

Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

  • How to identify signs that your child may be more anxious than an average child his/her age
  • What steps to take in order to have him/her assessed and by whom
  • The different kinds of anxiety disorders e.g. phobia, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder and what this all means
  • Different treatment approaches to dealing with anxiety in children
  • Your emotional reaction to learning that your child has an anxiety disorder
  • How to advocate on your child’s behalf at school and outside of school
  • Dos and don’ts when dealing with an anxious child
  • What resources and supports are available to you and your child