Help! My Child's Anxious

This week, the duo talk about fears of the future, the uncertainty of what will happen as the year comes to a close, when the nights grow incredibly long and summer feels so far away. How do we support our children during times of such uncertainty?

Join the dynamic duo as they dive into the fascinating world of phobias; exploring what they are, why children develop fears of certain things, and how parents and caregivers can support little ones in overcoming them. Whether it’s spiders, the dark, or something in between, this episode sheds light on childhood fears and offers practical tips to help your child feel safe and confident.

This week on the podcast, the dynamic duo is joined by the amazing Gemma Alster! Gemma, a much-loved mumfluencer, opens up about her experiences with imposter syndrome and how social media fame has shaped her journey. Together, the gang dives into what imposter syndrome really is, why so many of us struggle with it, and how you can support your child in building confidence and self-belief.

On this week’s episode, the dynamic duo discusses panic attacks; what to do if you’re having one, and how you can help someone who’s experiencing them.

On this weeks episode we look into a really interesting anxiety which is centred around both you and your child - is your child anxious about your wellbeing? When your child learns more about dangers in the world and you may not be able to do all things you used to do for them they get anxious. Their routine is changed and for a child that's frightening. But don't worry Vanessa and Saskia are here to help address these issues and give you useful tips and ticks to help you and your child.

We are joined in the studio today by one of our favourite people ever - Tash Gershfield! She graciously joined us in the studio to talk all things divorce and the power of regrowth. She was also nice enough to answer some of your questions!

In this week’s episode, we dive into how the constant stream of headlines and breaking news can fuel anxiety not just for adults, but for our children too. We explore the troublesome world of Current Affairs Anxiety and what parents can do to help their kids feel informed without feeling overwhelmed.

We also discuss sleeping anxiety for older children and get ready for some REALY good limericks!

This week, Vanessa and Saskia dive into the world of child health anxiety, why it shows up, what it might look like in your little one, and how you can support them when worries take over.

In this week’s episode, the dynamic duo are joined by none other than the Rapping Science Teacher himself, Matt Green! We talk to Matt about why he started creating educational raps, how teachers can support anxious children in school, and he even shares a personal story about anxiety at home. This episode has it all including Matt’s “Never Feltz So Good.”

Does your child get stuck trying to be perfect? Maybe they avoid challenges, get stuck over small mistakes, or feel crushed by the pressure to always get it right.

In this episode, we explore how perfectionism fuels anxiety in kids, why it shows up, and what you can do to help. With practical tips and compassionate insight, we’ll help you support your child to let go of perfection and build confidence instead.