Parenting in an Anxious World

It begins with an introduction to the importance of mindfulness and grounding exercises, emphasizing the value of being present and regulating emotions. The facilitator highlights the connection between parental self-regulation and a child’s emotional health, illustrating this with tools like the “hand-brain” model and concepts such as the “window of tolerance,” which explains how individuals handle stress and anxiety.

Practical advice includes creating predictable routines, fostering moments of connection, and repairing relationships through humility and honesty. For older children, curiosity about their world and building supportive networks are highlighted.