Parenting expert Sarah Rosensweet shares tips for helping your kiddo overcome anxiety and build the confidence to enjoy activities gentleparenting anxiety
Struggling with tantrums, bedtime boundaries, or simply wondering how to raise happy, confident kids? Sarah Rosensweet offersHave a question for Sarah? Send us an email at [email protected]: How can I help my nervous child before any new activity ? Once she’s in the class, she has a great time and is always happy, but getting her there is challenging. I want her to feel safe and heard, but if I let her, she would never join in.A: You are not alone! I hear this from so many parents.
Start with normalizing her nerves. I’d say, “It’s hard leaving the house when you’re so cozy and comfortable here. You know what? Everyone feels that way sometimes! Even Mama! Sometimes I don’t want to go to , but I remind myself that I can handle it and always have a good time once I get there. I know you can handle it too!”
It’s essential to keep it light and express confidence in her ability to keep moving. Then, give her something to work toward to help her get over the hump of the transition. For example, “Do you want to choose the music we listen to in the car on the way there?” or, “How about we play I Spy on the way to the pool?”
Another thing you might try is an “exit interview” after her activity. Record her talking about what she liked best about the activity on your phone. Then, play it for her through the week and before you have to leave so she’ll remember she does, in fact, like it. Anxiety tends to make us forget how we really feel about something.
If this doesn’t work, she may need some tools for managing anxiety. You can teach her about how her brain works and coach her to “talk back” to her amygdala. A great place to start is withNeed support with other parenting challenges? Our Ask Sarah series covers topics like
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