How to raise kids who can overcome anxiety

Name: How to raise kids who can overcome anxiety
Uploaded: 2020-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 15 min
Description: Growing up means facing new challenges -- but for some kids, uncertain situations lead to anxiety that parents often seek to soothe. Psychologist Anne Marie Albano explains how constantly rushing to fix a child's problems can perpetuate a lifelong cycle of dependence and resentment -- and shares why a healthy dose of risk helps kids cultivate lasting confidence.

TEDMED 2020Mar 202015 min539745 views

Speaker

Anne Marie AlbanoClinical Psychologist | Anxiety Awareness & Youth Mental Health

About this talk

Growing up means facing new challenges -- but for some kids, uncertain situations lead to anxiety that parents often seek to soothe. Psychologist Anne Marie Albano explains how constantly rushing to fix a child's problems can perpetuate a lifelong cycle of dependence and resentment -- and shares why a healthy dose of risk helps kids cultivate lasting confidence.