Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents by R. Reid Wilson Summary
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Breaking the cycle of anxiety isn't coddling kids - it's teaching courage. With over 7,700 Goodreads saves, this counterintuitive guide shows parents how their own anxious behaviors might be fueling their child's fears. Ready to raise independent kids who embrace uncertainty?
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When Fear Becomes the Family Boss
Your daughter suddenly refuses to attend her best friend's birthday party. Your son develops mysterious stomachaches every Sunday night. Your once-adventurous child now needs your presence for everything from bedtime to school drop-off. Sound familiar? Anxiety has quietly moved into your home, and it's making all the decisions. Here's the twist that catches most families off guard: those loving responses you're offering-the endless reassurances, the accommodations, the protective buffers-are actually feeding the very monster you're trying to defeat. The path out isn't what our instincts tell us. It's not about creating a worry-free world for our children. It's about teaching them to dance with discomfort on purpose.
The Worry Trap: Why Comfort Backfires
Born Worried or Taught to Fear?
When Sensitivity Collides With Modern Chaos
Teaching Children to Boss Worry Around
The Counterintuitive Solution: Seeking Discomfort
Your Child's Path to Courage
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"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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