![]() ![]() Tackle their own anxieties so they can stay calm when a child is distressedīring children out of their anxious thoughts and into their bodies by using relaxation, breathing, writing, drawing, and playful roughhousing With this insightful resource of easy-to-implement solutions and strategies, you and your child can experience the opposite of worry, anxiety, and fear, and embrace connection, trust, and joy. ![]() Promote tolerance of uncertainty and discomfort by finding the balance between outright avoidance and "white-knuckling" through a fearįind lighthearted ways to release tension in the moment, labeling stressful emotions on a child-friendly scale Teach children the basics of the body's "security system": alert, alarm, assessment, and all clear Cohen helps parents: start from a place of warmth, compassion, and understanding The Opposite of Worry: The Playful Parenting Approach to Childhood Anxieties and Fears. Offering simple, effective strategies that build connection through fun, play, and empathy, Dr. ![]() Cohen, PhD, the author of Playful Parenting, provides a special set of tools to handle childhood anxiety. And since anxiety has a mind of its own, logic and reassurance often fail, leaving parents increasingly frustrated about how to help. Whether it's the monster in the closet or the fear that arises from new social situations, school, or sports, anxiety can be especially challenging and maddening for children. ![]()
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