Help! My Child's Anxious

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Parenting is hard. And when anxiety enters the picture, it can feel impossible. If your child is struggling and you're not sure what to do next, this is the podcast for you. Join broadcaster Vanessa Feltz and her daughter, child therapist Saskia Joss, as they unpack the emotional rollercoaster of raising kids - especially when anxiety or emotional overwhelm start to take over. With a powerful mix of professional insight, real-life stories, and no-judgment honesty, each episode offers clear, compassionate advice to help you feel more equipped and less alone. From school avoidance and separation anxiety, tricky teens to bedtime battles, they tackle the hardest parenting moments with warmth, humour, and expert guidance - because while parenting doesn’t come with a manual, this podcast might be the next best thing. Want to get in touch? Email us: helpmychildsanxious@global.com For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

  1. 1 day ago

    The Anxiety Bag Trend: What Actually Helps Anxious Kids (And What Doesn't)

    Everyone's talking about "anxiety bags" on TikTok — but is packing your child a bag full of comfort objects actually helpful, or does it risk making anxiety worse? In this episode, child therapist Saskia Joss and her mum Vanessa Phelps unpack the trend, explore the psychology of transition objects and sensory tools, and share why reframing it as a "confidence kit" might work better. We also tackle a listener question about a 9-year-old suddenly terrified of lions despite living nowhere near any — and what it reveals about how children's fears actually work. Plus, what real resilience looks like (hint: it's not about not feeling scared), and this week's "Never Felt So Good" — a silly, free game to bring some laughter back into an anxious household this summer. In this episode: What's actually in a TikTok "anxiety bag" (and the science behind it)Why labelling it an "anxiety bag" might backfire — and a better alternativeHow to handle sudden, seemingly random fears in childrenWhat resilience really means (and why it's hard for adults too)A free, silly game to try with your kids this week Got a question about your child's anxiety? Send it to us on Instagram @HelpMyChildsAnxiousPod or email helpmychildanxious@gmail.com — we'd love to help. Join the Whatsapp Channel so you never miss a thing: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbA6W9EEAKWNqBHTKn0G If this episode helped, please subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a review — it really helps other worried parents find the show.

    34 min

  2. 25 Jun

    The Role of Grandparents

    Child therapist Saskia Joss explains to her mother Vanessa Feltz why Grandparents play such a crucial role in the lives of children. They also go into how you can Grandparent from afar. Saskia answers a question about boredom and Vanessa gets interviewed for a job at the Palace. Watch and Subscribe to the Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaandSaskia Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpmychildsanxiouspod/ Email the Show: Helpmychildsanxious@gmail.com

    34 min

  3. 18 Jun

    How to stop feeling overwhelmed as a parent.

    Vanessa Feltz chats to her child therapist daughter about why parents feel they are in constant competition and what parents can do to address this feeling. Saskia also answers a very funny listener question and they also hear from comedian Francine Lewis. Subscribe to the Help! My Child's Anxious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaandSaskia

    38 min

  4. 11 Jun

    How to get out of Survival Mode

    Child therapist Saskia Joss explains Survival Mode and how to escape it to her mother Vanessa Feltz. Saskia gives us some simple tips to help parents go from surviving to thriving. Watch this episode on the Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/9hicNxbeqZA Follow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpmychildsanxiouspod/

    31 min

  5. 21 May

    How To Beat Bullying

    You can make your child have the safest home and build them a strong network of people but bullying may still take place when they're at school. We talk about the signs to spot and how you can help your child with opening up to you

    38 min

  6. 13 May

    Can Teenagers Develop Social Anxiety?

    We didn't lie to you this is part 2 to our social anxiety episode. Last week we spoke about anxiety for littlens and this week we're talking about teenagers. The signs are slightly harder to notice but we're here to help with that!

    33 min

  7. 7 May

    Does Social Anxiety Ever Go Away?

    Social anxiety is such a debilitating anxiety but as you'll hear in todays conversation it doesn't just stick to kids.

    31 min

  8. 30 Apr

    Is My Gentle Parenting Too Gentle?

    Wellcome back all for another episode this week we're talking about 'Gentle Parenting'. Does gentle parenting work or does it raise rabid children?

    30 min
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Parenting is hard. And when anxiety enters the picture, it can feel impossible. If your child is struggling and you're not sure what to do next, this is the podcast for you. Join broadcaster Vanessa Feltz and her daughter, child therapist Saskia Joss, as they unpack the emotional rollercoaster of raising kids - especially when anxiety or emotional overwhelm start to take over. With a powerful mix of professional insight, real-life stories, and no-judgment honesty, each episode offers clear, compassionate advice to help you feel more equipped and less alone. From school avoidance and separation anxiety, tricky teens to bedtime battles, they tackle the hardest parenting moments with warmth, humour, and expert guidance - because while parenting doesn’t come with a manual, this podcast might be the next best thing. Want to get in touch? Email us: helpmychildsanxious@global.com For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

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  • Channel
    LBC
  • Creator
    11-29 Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 11-29 Media
  • Show Website
    Help! My Child's Anxious

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