How to Teach Your Kids About Anxiety: Practical Tools for Parents

In this episode of "Hi Struggling, I’m Dad!", we unpack one of the most important conversations a parent can have with their kids in the 21st century — how to help your kids understand and navigate anxiety.

Whether your child is feeling nervous before a big performance, overwhelmed by school, or facing fears they can’t explain, this episode gives you real-life tools to meet them with empathy and wisdom.

I share a personal story about helping my daughter through anxiety, and walk you through exactly what I said, what I didn’t say, and why it worked.

You’ll learn:

✅ What anxiety really is (and what it’s trying to do)

✅ How to explain it to your child in a way they’ll understand

✅ How to bring comfort to them throughout their anxiety

✅ The importance of being honest about your own emotions

✅ How to view anxiety so you're always in the drivers seat

Whether you're a dad, mom, caregiver, or even dealing with your own anxiety, this episode will help you feel more confident in supporting the kids in your life.

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What’s one thing you wish you were told about anxiety growing up?

00:00 Introduction: Understanding Anxiety in Kids

00:23 The Nature of Anxiety

01:18 Parental Challenges and Lessons

02:25 Equipping Kids to Handle Anxiety

05:32 Personal Experience: A Daughter's Anxiety

08:34 Strategies to Manage Anxiety

14:15 Providing Comfort and Support

18:59 Highlighting Positives and Lessons Learned

27:55 Conclusion: Empowering Kids Against Anxiety

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"Hi Struggling, I'm Dad!" is a podcast dedicated to helping people be the best parents, partners and people they can possibly be.

I'm Grant Berardi, a father of 5 kids, a husband of 15 years, a qualified counsellor and coach with over a decade of experience.

This podcast was made due to my passion for helping others reach their fullest potential in as many aspects of their life as possible.

This podcast embodies this passion but also sees the funny side even in the difficult moments. Integrity, character, ownership, leadership and relationship are key themes throughout.

I've made these outlets because I've struggled with fear of failure, anxiety and self-doubt, and would have loved to have had help from someone along the way.

I want to be that help for others.

All the best,

-Grant Berardi

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