140. Unpacking Teen Anxiety: Understanding and Addressing Common Worries

In this episode, I’m diving into the topic of teenage anxiety and exploring the top eight things that teens worry about the most.  From school and grades to mental health and relationships, I’ll share the underlying reasons behind these concerns and offer practical strategies for parents to support their teens. Key Takeaways: Understanding Teen Worries: Learn about the anxieties teens often face, including academic pressure, social acceptance, body image issues, and future uncertainty. The Science Behind Anxiety: Discover why teens are more susceptible to excessive worry due to brain development and societal factors. Effective Support Strategies: Gain practical tips on how to model healthy stress management, provide unconditional love, be a good listener, and teach coping mechanisms to help your teen navigate their anxieties. Mentioned in this episode: 125. Understanding Your Gremlin: How to Manage Self-Doubt for Teens and Parents Watch the full episode on YouTube⁠ -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my free parent group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram