Family Therapist Andi Grandy spends much of her time helping parents get their anxious kids and teens to go to school. Straight up, they will let their cell phones be taken away and forfeit bribe payments because they *really* don't want to go. Those aren't the right strategies...but what is? I heard Andi speak in person and knew I needed her on the Healthy Parenting Connector. Today you'll learn:* Some popular myths behind WHY teens might be more anxious these days (some shocked me that *aren't* part of the issue!)* The biggest change in the last 20 years that may be causing our kids to have less capacity to deal with normal, everyday issues* How this time of quarantine is changing the way teens feel anxiety (and what parents can do about it)* What parenting techniques WILL work to help teens self regulate screens and manage their anxiety* How parents can create an anti-anxiety home life (both during and after our shelter in place time)* 3 questions to ask your kids every dayI honestly am changing my parenting and my reactions to my kids because of this interview, and I was able to implement this new philosophy just HOURS later with one of my kids! Most practical, mind-bending interview I've had in a while - a must watch!!!Resources We Mention * Find Andi online at www.grfamilytherapy.com* My interview with Jessica Lahey author of The Gift of Failure: https://kidscookrealfood.com/letting-kids-fail/* My interview with Julie Lythcott-Haimes author of How to Raise an Adult: https://kidscookrealfood.com/raising-successful-adults/* My interview with Nicole Beurkens on Sensory Processing Disorder: https://kidscookrealfood.com/sensory-processing-disorder/* Screen time rules and brainstorming is a great topic to bring to your next family meeting! https://kidscookrealfood.com/family-meeting/* Managing screens is a life skill we teach our kids just like brushing teeth! https://kidscookrealfood.com/life-skills-now/* Simplicity Parenting (book): https://amzn.to/2YT4DSD* The Whole-Brain Child (book): https://amzn.to/2AmOzOZ As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Visit the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse and see how we teach children confidence in the kitchen: https://kidscookrealfood.comFind all the Kids Cook Real Food Healthy Parenting Connector videos at https://youtu.be/GVRq0m-Ehe4
