When Anxiety Bites

Building Frustration Tolerance

The word "no" can lead to tantrums. Providing a child with coping skills is key. Following rules, taking turns, and learning to be a good sport will serve kids well as they grow and make new friends. Meghan offers strategies and ideas that parents can use.

Handling Big Feelings

If a child says she or he is angry, how should a caretaker react? Meghan considers the intriguing case of the School Bus Scenario. Also: vitamin D deficiency and a positive spin on New Year's resolutions.

Stressless Holidays

Tips and strategies for navigating the busy holiday season. Meghan considers specific stress-inducing scenarios that pop up this time of year and offers helpful advice.

Halloween and Birthday Parties

Halloween can be an unanticipated source of anxiety for kids. Meghan has some tips to minimize trick-or-treating stress. Birthday parties can be overwhelming for a number of reasons, including clowns and magicians.

Separation Anxiety

If your child struggles with separation anxiety, know that you are not alone! Separation anxiety is quite common. On this episode, Meg offers advice on how to deal with separation anxiety as it relates to babysitters, school, youth sports and more. Meg answers specific questions from a mom who wonders how she can help her son overcome his battles with separation anxiety