Empowering Parents: Strategies to Support Anxious Children

Anxiety in young children can be a real challenge for parents, and today we're diving deep into this important topic. Jenny Pitcher, Lower School Director at Detroit Country Day School, along with Caitlin Quenneville, our Lower School Mental Health Counselor, who brings over 15 years of experience working with kids and families. We’ll explore what anxiety looks like in children, how it manifests, and the difference between normal anxiety and clinical anxiety. Caitlin shares insights on how parents can help their kids manage anxiety, emphasizing the importance of modeling healthy coping strategies, and fostering open communication. Our conversation is packed with practical tips and reassurance for parents navigating their child's anxious feelings.