We live in an uncertain world, with children exposed to distressing news and events that can overwhelm their nervous systems.

For children who already struggle with anxiety, or who may be deeply feeling and sensitive, fears can become debilitating.

But there’s hope. Children are naturally resilient—when given the right tools, they can learn to manage anxiety, trust in their ability to handle challenges, and navigate the world with greater confidence.

As parents and caregivers, our role isn’t to eliminate uncertainty but to help our children develop the inner strength to face it.

By teaching them strategies that help them feel calm and steady, we can reduce their anxiety and build lifelong resilience.

Join Susan Stiffelman, MFT, and Maggie Dent for practical strategies to help your child build courage, resilience and confidence in the midst of life’s uncertainties.

✔️ Why childhood anxiety is on the rise: What parents can do to help

✔️ Recognize hidden signs of anxiety:  Withdrawal, irritability, aggression, sleep issues, and physical complaints

✔️ The stress-brain connection: How anxiety affects a child’s ability to learn, play, and regulate emotions

✔️Addressing anxiety about world issues – Helping children cope with fears about social injustice, political unrest, and environmental crises while maintaining hope and resilience.

✔️ The power of co-regulation: How your responses can be key to helping your child feel safe and sturdy

✔️ Why boundaries create safety: How to set firm but loving limits that actually reduce anxiety rather than increase it

✔️ Shifting the view on anxiety: How sensitivity, deep thinking, and strong emotions can be reframed as strengths, not just struggles

✔️ The most common mistakes parents make: How to shift from over-reassurance or avoidance to empowering strategies

✔️ Calming tools that settle anxious nervous systems: Simple techniques to help kids shift from stress to calm, even in difficult moments

✔️ Creating a soothing home environment: How to create an environment that reduces stress and nurtures stability and optimism

✔️ The role of sleep, screens, and play:  Understanding their impact on childhood anxiety and practical adjustments to support well-being

✔️ How your anxiety impacts your parenting: Recognizing and soothing your own emotional triggers so you can show up for your child as a "non-anxious presence"