6 Ways to Level Up in 2026 When Managing Your Kid’s Anxiety

The podcast episode focuses on strategies for managing anxiety in the new year, providing six key tips for families. It emphasizes psychoeducation about how anxiety works, starting as early as age four, to normalize the experience and demystify physical reactions. The hosts stress the importance of actively stepping into anxiety-provoking situations rather than accommodating them, using the example of fire drills to illustrate practicing managing unexpected stress. The discussion highlights the value of external focus through contribution and social connections, including modeling healthy friendships and encouraging activities that foster a sense of usefulness. Additional advice includes promoting physical activity and framing feelings as temporary and malleable, allowing children to navigate discomfort without parental intervention.