Episode 91: That Bossy Behavior? It Might Be Anxiety Talking!

About this episode

This episode discusses how bossy behavior in children may be a sign of underlying anxiety.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen! In this episode, we’re talking to parents about something that can be easy to misread: when kids come across as bossy, controlling, or “difficult,” it might actually be anxiety underneath. We break down how anxiety can show up in everyday parenting moments. For example, a child who insists on things being done a certain way, melts down when plans change, or constantly tells others what to do might not be trying to ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Trish, Eileen

Topics covered

• anxiety
• parenting
• child behavior
• emotional health
• communication

Keywords

• anxiety
• bossy behavior
• parenting tips
• child development
• emotional intelligence

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