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When should I push my anxious child—and when is it too much?

In this episode, I share a personal story about my grandson learning to swim and the powerful lesson it taught me about supporting anxious kids through discomfort without sending them into panic.

If you're a parent wondering:

“Am I pushing too hard?”

“Should I back off?”

“How do I help my child grow without overwhelming them?”

…this episode is for you.

💡 You'll learn:

The difference between the comfort zone, growth zone, and panic zone

How to recognize your child's limits—and when to gently stretch them

Why anxiety needs baby steps, not big leaps

Practical tools for building your child’s confidence

🎯 BONUS: I’m hosting a live parent workshop this Thursday (July 24 at noon CST) where I’ll go even deeper into anxiety—what causes it, how it shows up, and how to support your child with calm, confidence, and clarity.

👉 Sign up here: https://cheerful-writer-462.kit.com/products/how-to-calm-your-teens-anxiety-witho

🧠 Your child can do hard things—and so can you. Let’s talk about how.

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What if helping your teen set just one clear, meaningful goal could shift their entire future?

In this episode, I’m joined by Phylicia Littleton, a National Certified Counselor and career consultant at Pearson Virtual Schools. We dive into how school counselors and parents can help teens set SMART goals that lead to real academic, emotional, and career success.

You’ll learn:
✅ How SMART goals improve motivation and reduce anxiety
✅ How to support your teen with realistic and effective goal setting
✅ Tips for time management, career planning, and building future readiness
✅ Why just one well-chosen goal can build lifelong confidence

Whether you're a parent, educator, or school counselor, you'll walk away with practical strategies to help teens turn their dreams into action, starting today.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on supporting teens through anxiety, growth, and success.

🔗 Learn more about Phylicia Littleton and Pearson Virtual Schools:
Pearson Virtual Schools
Contact Phylica on LinkedIn

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"Parents! Don’t miss this — Thursday, July 24th at Noon CST, I’m going live with a workshop that’s changing the game: ‘How to Calm Your Teen’s Anxiety Without Triggering Yours.’ It’s only $19, and you’ll learn my Triangle Formula — real strategies that actually work. Spots are filling — grab yours now, link’s in the show notes!"

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Is your brain constantly telling you you're not good enough, or that everyone’s judging you? That voice—the inner critic or inner roommate—might sound convincing, but it’s not telling the truth.

In this episode, I break down 7 common thinking traps like mind reading, catastrophizing, and all-or-nothing thinking, and show you how to challenge them using powerful questions.


💬 You’ll learn:
• How to recognize the negative voice inside your head
• Simple ways to change your perception and reduce anxiety
• Practical tools to reframe anxious thoughts with facts and self-compassion

Whether you’re a teen struggling with self-doubt or a parent trying to support your anxious child, this video offers hope, tools, and support.

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