Helping Anxious Kids Face Their Fears

Wednesday, October 14th at 11:30 am Pacific

Your child is afraid—and your first instinct may be to reassure them, remove the scary thing, or help them avoid whatever is causing the worry.

That makes sense. You want your child to feel safe.

But here’s the tricky part:

Avoidance shrinks fear in the moment—and grows it over time.

In this Lunch & Learn, I'll help you understand the difference between normal childhood worries and anxiety that may need additional support—and, most importantly, what you can actually do when your child is afraid.

We'll Talk About:

• Normal worry vs. anxiety: When is fear a normal part of growing up, and when might your child need more support?

• Why reassurance can backfire: Why saying “There’s nothing to be afraid of!” may accidentally keep the fear going.

• Brave steps and fear ladders: How to help an anxious child face fears gradually instead of forcing them—or allowing them to avoid them.

• Halloween fears: What to do when costumes, haunted houses, the dark, scary decorations, or spooky sounds become overwhelming.

• Your anxiety matters, too: How children pick up on our reactions and how modeling calm can help your child develop their own confidence.

The goal isn't to raise fearless kids.

Fear is a normal human response. We don't need to teach our children that they should never feel afraid.

We want to help them learn:

"I can feel scared and still be okay."

📅 Wednesday, October 14th

🕚 11:30 AM Pacific

🎥 FREE Live Lunch & Learn