Parenting Decoded

Author: Mary Eschen

This podcast will help all parents with kids of all ages to learn how to decode the mysteries and challenges of being a parent in today's challenging times. We will concentrate on practical parenting approaches that you as a parent can use right away! There are tips and tricks as well as plenty of real life stories to help you see that you can make a difference in your family's life in simple yet noticeable ways. In order for your kids to change, you need to change first! The ripple effect is real and lasting. Enjoy the ride!
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80 - How to Help Kids with Anxiety | Five At-Home Tools for Elementary School Worries
Episode 80
Sunday, 26 April, 2026

We break down how anxiety shows up in elementary age kids and why it often looks like stomach aches, avoidance, and anger instead of “I’m worried.” We share five practical tools we use at home to help kids face fears in small steps while we stay calm and steady.• anxiety signs in kids that look like behavior problems• common patterns to watch for such as reassurance seeking and physical complaints• validating feelings without feeding the fear• naming the worry to create distance and reduce shame• practicing belly breathing while calm so it works later• using gradual exposure instead of constant rescue• noticing how our own anxiety impacts our childShare this with a parent who might need it today.Email me at mary@parentingdecoded.com or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com. Have a blessed rest of your day!