This week on the Diet Culture Dropout Podcast I meet with a local psychoeducation consultant. Today’s show I am joined with Jenna Kelly from the Kawartha Lakes. To talk all about helping your child manage anxiety.

Here is what we discuss:

– Explore how anxiety may show up in a child

– Review factors that contribute to elevated states of stress and anxiety for a child

– Discuss how common it is along with the impact Covid has had

– Jenna shares what her role as a psychoeducation consultant consists of 

– Some tips parents can take to help their child manage anxiety 

– The current gap locally with our pediatric mental health care services 

Resources stated in the show:

Anxiety and depression in children: Get the facts | CDC

Anxiety and Youth – Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario

Affirmation cards Atheana mentioned:  Glow Kiddo Glow Affirmation Deck

You can connect with Jenna Kelly by: Her website, Instagram or on Facebook

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