Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug discussing how to parent an anxious child. He includes common differences between mom's approach, dad's approach and why they are both wrong. Dr. D’Souza shares resources to help parents with children struggling with anxiety and speaks to the importance of avoiding parental accommodations, showing empathy, and restoring confidence.

Listener questions and comments:

• Virginia - I have a 14-year-old daughter and she washes her hands obsessively. What can I do to help her?
• Richard - Are there supplements that can help with OCD?
• Teresa - Does anxiety lead to paranoia?
• Bonnie - My daughter has OCD, she's 27 and lives at home. With COVID, it seemed to get worse, and it's at a point that it's taking over her life. What should I do?
• Heidi - My granddaughter only eats white chicken, white rice and sourdough bread. She seems very picky. What should I do?
• Kathy – I have been very anxious since WWII. Do you think it has anything to do with the war?

 

Resources:

 

Catholic Therapists

https://www.catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

 

The Anxious Generation

https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/

 

Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents

https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Free-Child-Anxiety-Scientifically/dp/0190883529?tag=googhydr-20&source=dsa&hvcampaign=books&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwOe8BhCCARIsAGKeD56nRS1r173iZxXh9zpdts8LHytzMt73zpO-8QolawCLJ-QLbpMyVPsaAjeuEALw_wcB