It can be really tricky to know when to step in and help your kid when they're having anxiety. Unfortunately, this is a really common situation: 10 percent of kids have diagnosable levels of anxiety.

So on this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn, we're going to learn three key things:

• What is anxiety?
• How can you help them manage it?
• When should you step in as a parent?

Related resources

• The difference between typical anxiety and an anxiety problem
• Classroom accommodations for anxiety
• The connection between anxiety and stress

Timestamps

• (0:54)   What is anxiety?
• (3:28) How can I respond to my child's anxiety?
• (9:37)  How should we talk about anxiety with kids?
• (14:03 ) How parents can project on kids

Getting your child the support they need at school shouldn’t feel like a fight. But for millions of families, it does. In Zero Reject, an investigative podcast from Understood.org, award-winning journalist Anya Kamenetz looks at how changing federal policies are reshaping special education — and what’s at stake for families trying to access the support their children are legally entitled to. Start listening now.

Understood is a nonprofit where millions of people who are navigating neurodivergence find clear guidance, practical tools, and people who get it. To help us continue this work, donate at u.org/give

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Parenting is tough enough. But when differences in processing or development come into play, it can become even more complex.

As you begin making parenting decisions, it’s common to experience self-doubt, guilt, and confusion. These feelings are understandable — and there are ways to manage them.

In this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn explores parenting self-doubt and offers guidance on how to navigate and support those difficult emotions. Plus, tips on how to care for yourself along the way.

Related resources

• Guided meditation for stressed parents
• 8 things I wish people knew about parenting a child with ADHD
• Navigating your child’s diagnosis: Self-care tips for parents

Timestamps

(1:05)  What’s causing the self-doubt?

(2:38)  What does it look like when self-doubt takes over?

(6:35)  How to manage your self-doubt physically

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.

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When a child lies, it can be really tricky for parents. Even overwhelming at times.

What’s the difference between a white lie and a serious one? How do I handle it if my kid keeps lying over and over? Can I ever lie to my child?

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will share information on why your child lies, what those lies are telling you, and how to help your child learn to tell the truth.

Related resources

• ADHD and lying: Why kids with ADHD might lie a lot
• Why does my child lie so much?
• 8 ways to help your grade-schooler with ADHD stop lying
• Teens with ADHD and lying

Timestamps

(00:46)  What do kids’ lies look like?

(04:08)  How do I make sense of my kid’s lies?

(07:41)  How can I help my child be more truthful?

(13:06)  Why parents should admit their own mistakes

(17:25)  White lies vs. serious lies

(19:11)  Is it ever OK to lie to your kid?

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Getting your child the support they need at school shouldn’t feel like a fight. But for millions of families, it does. In Zero Reject, an investigative podcast from Understood.org, award-winning journalist Anya Kamenetz looks at how changing federal policies are reshaping special education — and what’s at stake for families trying to access the support their children are legally entitled to. Start listening now.

Understood is a nonprofit where millions of people who are navigating neurodivergence find clear guidance, practical tools, and people who get it. To help us continue this work, donate at u.org/give

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.