ParentingWithAnxiety
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@PWAstudy
We want to find out if an online course can help anxious parents raise confident children. Almost 2000 parents have taken part. Findings reported in 2023
Dads also get little or no support to develop their caregiving skills, help them understand child development or inform them how to keep their babies safe. And they’re not screened for stress, anxiety, depression or other important psychological factors.
Nice bit on exam-related worries on @BBCTheArchers omnibus this week. Rather than focusing on how "clever" a child is, talk about their efforts. Encourage them to take breaks and to talk about their worries. Well done Stella and Will (IYKYK) #Exams #TheArchers
This is such a big issue for so many parents of teenagers now - lots of advice here (thankfully none of it from me, but from people who actually know what they're talking about instead)
Explore our essential guide to managing anxiety. @GabyHinsliff looks at how we can support young people and @DrTjap investigates why social media makes us anxious and Plus advice from @JohnJCrace, @EllenVoraMD and @EmineSaner. Only with the Guardian on Saturday.
As a parent with anxiety you may wish people understood more about your experiences. Our team is sharing #ThingsIWish to help parents understand each other a bit better. If you are a parent with anxiety you can also help to test a new online course at parentingwithanxiety.org.uk
