How to address reassurance seeking with your anxious child

When you have an anxious child, it’s common for them to ask repeated “what if” questions in attempt to manage their anxiety. This leaves parents answering the same worry questions over and over. This can be frustrating for parents. It also continues to feed the worry cycle. Watch this video to learn how to put an end to reassurance seeking behavior.

When you have an anxious child it is common for them to ask repeated questions to you for reassurance that everything will be OK. In this video you will learn about alternative responses and how to develop a plan to phase out reassurance seeking. Learn what to expect when making these changes with your child.