Why does it feel like so many kids are anxious, overwhelmed, and melting down lately?

I break down what’s really behind the rise in childhood anxiety — and it’s not just behavior, temperament, or “bad habits.”

Children’s nervous systems are biologically wired for slowness, rhythm, predictability, and unstructured play, yet modern life moves at an adult pace: rushed mornings, packed schedules, overstimulating screens, and constant transitions. This mismatch is leaving kids disregulated — and their anxiety often shows up through sleep struggles, meltdowns, stomach aches, emotional outbursts, and difficulty handling small challenges.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why anxiety in kids shows up in behavior, not words

- How overstimulation and packed schedules dysregulate the nervous system

- The hidden cost of too many transitions and activities

- Why unstructured play and boredom are essential for emotional regulation

- How parental stress directly impacts a child’s nervous system

- Why doing less, not more, is often the solution

- Simple ways to slow mornings, afternoons, and bedtime routines

- How to create rhythm without rigidity in your home

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