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August 17, 2020
Title: Kids and Anxiety
Topic: Handling Stress
Discussed by Dr. Joannie DeBrito
with Alive to Thrive (Learn.AliveToThrive.com)
Part 1 of 2
As an adult, I am sure you get stressed sometimes, especially now during the Rona.
Kids and teenagers get stressed out, too! Are you, as the parent, adding to their anxiety? You might be without even realizing it.
Dr. Joannie DeBrito is the Director of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family. Today, she will be discussing: “Are Parents Contributing to Their Children's Anxious World?”
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should parents limit the amount they watch, especially around their children/teenagers?
Should parents consciously choose the topics they discuss with their kids/teens?
No matter what age, do hugs work? Dr. DeBrito says: “Physical touch is really important to human beings.”
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Kids and Anxiety
Topic: Handling Stress
Discussed by Dr. Joannie DeBrito
with Alive to Thrive (Learn.AliveToThrive.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How important is it to get down to a child/teens level?
What are “open-ended questions”?
What are some signs of anxiety?
Dr. DeBrito discusses three steps parents should take to help ease their
child/teen’s anxiety:
- Model calmness.
- Talk about your anxiety with your friends – not your kids.
- Get your kids outside!
If you or someone you know struggles with anxiety and would like to talk to a
licensed mental health professional for free, please call
1.855.771.HELP(4357) from 6 am until 8 pm.
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