13: Parenting Through Change, Supporting Kids When Life Feels Uncertain

Parenting Through Change, Supporting Kids When Life Feels Uncertain

Robyn and guest therapist Ellanee Wilson, Certified Pediatric Sleep Coach, Credentialed Educator, and mom of three talk about how parents can help children navigate change, transitions, and uncertainty with confidence and connection.

In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman is joined by therapist Ellanee Wilson for an honest conversation about parenting during times of change. Together, they explore how transitions—whether it’s a new school year, a move, or a shift in family routines—can trigger anxiety for both kids and parents.

Robyn and Ellanee discuss why uncertainty can feel so uncomfortable and how a parent’s own stress or worry can shape how a child adjusts. They offer practical ways to build stability through connection, from keeping routines flexible but predictable to modeling calm when things don’t go as planned. Their conversation highlights how doing less and focusing on presence helps kids learn to trust themselves in the middle of change.

By the end of this episode, parents will feel encouraged to approach transitions with compassion instead of control. You’ll learn how to create safety through connection, even when life feels uncertain—and how every change can become a chance for growth.

Shared Resources:

• Ellanee Wilson’s Website
• Follow Ellanee on Instagram @sleep.coach.mom
• Find Ellanee’s Resources HERE
• Follow Robyn on Instagram @parentingtheanxiouschild
• Parenting the Anxious Child Membership
• Sign up for Robyn’s Newsletter and find additional resources