My Toddler Is Scared of Everything
About this episode
Janet explores how to comfort a fearful toddler while helping them feel safe.
A two-and-a-half-year-old has become increasingly anxious and fearful. She often becomes overwhelmed but can't explain what's wrong beyond saying she's scared, and she wants to be picked up or removed from the situation. Her mom wonders where comfort ends and reinforcing the fear begins: “How do we give her the comfort and security she clearly needs while helping her learn that she can feel scared and still be safe?” Janet explores what may really be going on and how parents can respond in a way that respects the feelings without exacerbating them. Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" is available at NoBadKidsCourse.com and JanetLansbury.com. Please support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Janet Lansbury
Topics covered
- toddler anxiety
- parenting strategies
- emotional support
- fear management
- child development
Keywords
- toddler
- fear
- anxiety
- parenting
- comfort
- security
- emotional support
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: JLML Press, NoBadKidsCourse.com, JanetLansbury.com
Products: No Bad Kids Master Course
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