Anxiety is a common issue for children driven by uncertainty, and it is best managed by teaching children to tolerate uncertainty and follow a structured plan rather than parents fixing the problems.
“what you want to do is teach your child that in moments of uncertainty the solution is not to Panic it's to plan and that's where your skills come in”
Mel Robbins · Jan 2019 · 1 episode · 82K views on this topicChildren's anxiety is often a normal developmental phase, and parents should provide steady confidence rather than becoming overwhelmed or trying to control the situation.
“I think children's anxieties are mostly normal and it really depends on the response from the parents. And if you don't get caught up in their anxiety and you can hold your own space and not project your anxieties onto them, oh my goodness, she must be feeling a certain way”
Dr. Shefali · Dec 2025 · 1 episode · 2K views on this topicExtracted by a model; may misattribute who said what.