How to help an anxious child - morbid anxiety #anxiouschild #parentingadvice #gentleparenting

When my 9-year-old said, “I don’t want you to die,” it opened up a much bigger conversation. In this clip, Dr Matt Slavin, Clinical Psychologist, and I reflect on how we talk to children about love, loss, and uncertainty — staying compassionate and honest without making promises we can’t keep. We then widen out to the heart of the episode: how our ancient brains struggle with modern life, and how embracing the full range of human experience can help us live with more meaning and compassion. To check out the whole episode head to YouTube where I am Dr Marianne Trent or wherever you get your podcasts search for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. #parenting #gentleparenting #humanpsychology