In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, I address a common concern from parents: whether to tell their children they have anxiety. I explain the importance of giving children the language to describe their feelings and emphasizes that anxiety is a normal part of being human. I highlights that labeling anxiety can empower children rather than limit them, and encourage parents to focus on coping strategies and overcoming avoidance behaviors. I also discuss the potential benefits of diagnosis and how it can help children better understand their experiences. Ultimately, I reassure parents to support their children in navigating their feelings while fostering resilience and courage.00:00&nbsp;Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast00:25&nbsp;Should You Tell Your Child About Their Anxiety?00:57&nbsp;Understanding Anxiety: A Common Human Experience02:01&nbsp;Talking to Your Child About Anxiety04:52&nbsp;The Real Issue: Avoidance, Not Anxiety07:06&nbsp;The Importance of Labels and Diagnoses10:13&nbsp;Empowering Your Child Despite Anxiety12:44&nbsp;Final Thoughts and How to Reach Out

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, I address a common concern from parents: whether to tell their children they have anxiety. I explain the importance of giving children the language to describe their feelings and emphasizes that anxiety is a normal part of being human. I highlights that labeling anxiety can empower children rather than limit them, and encourage parents to focus on coping strategies and overcoming avoidance behaviors. I also discuss the potential benefits of diagnosis and how it can help children better understand their experiences. Ultimately, I reassure parents to support their children in navigating their feelings while fostering resilience and courage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00&amp;nbsp;Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:25&amp;nbsp;Should You Tell Your Child About Their Anxiety?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:57&amp;nbsp;Understanding Anxiety: A Common Human Experience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:01&amp;nbsp;Talking to Your Child About Anxiety&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:52&amp;nbsp;The Real Issue: Avoidance, Not Anxiety&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:06&amp;nbsp;The Importance of Labels and Diagnoses&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:13&amp;nbsp;Empowering Your Child Despite Anxiety&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:44&amp;nbsp;Final Thoughts and How to Reach Out&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Child Anxiety FAQ

Should I tell my child that they have anxiety?

Should I tell my child that they have anxiety?

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