Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies

Monica Crnogorac - Teen Anxiety & Confidence Coach, Teen Anxiety Specialist
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Parents, do you worry about your teen’s emotional well-being and how anxiety may be affecting their daily life? Have you felt helpless or unsure about how to support your teen through their struggles? Are you concerned about the long-term impact of anxiety on your teen’s mental health? Are you looking for guidance and support from experts who understand what you’re going through and can provide practical advice to your teen for navigating this journey? Hi, I’m Monica Crnogorac and I’m so excited that you’re here on Parenting Anxious Teens. Things may seem smooth and easy for me now, but they weren’t always this way. I remember what it felt like to be a teen and feel overwhelmed, alone, confused, and frustrated. Even though I had the awareness of how I was feeling, I still struggled to overcome the heavy emotions because I was afraid of letting anyone in. I was hoping I would be able to ignore it and shove it under the rug without really needing to address it. What happened? My feelings of anxiety and overwhelm intensified and that freaked me out. I needed to find a way to free myself from the hole I dug, so I finally decided to work with someone who helped me let go of the burdens of anxiety I was carrying for years. It wasn’t easy and it made me shed a few tears, but I was able to release the pain and move forward to living a life where anxiety doesn’t have the driver seat. Let me tell you, the time, energy, and money I put towards my own transformation is what inspired me to help teens today. Resolving my own anxiety allowed me to uncover the secret to overcoming big emotions in an easy, manageable, and adaptive way. After falling in love with the self-growth journey, I went to school to get educated and certified so I can empower you and tell you everything I know. Inside this podcast, we explore the nature of non-clinical anxiety, uncovering its triggers, signs and symptoms, and the profound impact it has on a teen’s life. Parents, you will learn how to understand, support, and empower your teens through their struggles with anxiety. You’ll learn actionable steps you can take to create a supportive environment at home and help your teen manage their anxiety effectively. But we don’t stop there. I bring on expert guests, share anxiety hacks, and equip both teens and parents with practical strategies for building resilience, coping with stress, and navigating those turbulent waters with grace and strength. We are going to simplify teenage anxiety for you because I want you see your teen happy, confident, and thriving. I want you to be able to have a strong and supportive relationship with them where everyone feels understood and supported. Most importantly, I want to help them reach their full potential despite what they’re going through. So, grab your favourite drink, get in some comfy clothes and let’s dig in. You can find me here: Instagram: @__consciouscoach Work with me: www.consciouscoach.biz Connect: monica@consciouscoach.biz

  1. 5d ago

    123 | Are You Supporting Your Teen or Carrying Their Anxiety for Them?

    Hi Parents! When your teen is struggling with anxiety, it’s natural to want to help. You check in, offer strategies, remind them of what they’ve learned, and try to make difficult moments a little easier. But sometimes, without realizing it, supporting your teen can slowly turn into carrying their anxiety for them. In this episode, we’re exploring the difference between being a supportive, involved parent and becoming so involved in your teen’s anxiety that there’s less room for them to develop their own awareness, coping skills, and independence. You’ll learn what carrying your teen’s anxiety can look like, even when your intentions are supportive, why constantly checking, reminding, planning, and troubleshooting can sometimes get in the way of ownership, and how too much focus on anxiety can begin to affect your relationship. We’ll also talk about why your teen experiencing discomfort doesn’t always mean they need you to intervene, and the question you can ask yourself when you’re unsure whether to step in or give them more room to try for themselves. Sometimes helping your teen means stepping in. Sometimes it means leaving room. The skill is learning to know the difference. If you’re tired of second-guessing how to respond to your teen’s anxiety, The Parent’s Anxiety Toolkit™ is my 6-week program designed to help you understand what’s happening beneath the anxiety, respond with greater confidence, and support your teen without taking over. Inside, we cover supportive communication, boundaries, emotional regulation, avoidance, building confidence through anxiety, and how to bring everything together when the right response isn’t obvious. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

  2. Oct 20

    122 | The Hidden Ways Stress and Anxiety Show Up in Your Teen’s Body with Dr. Mary Sanders

    Hi Parents! Has your teen ever complained of a stomachache before school, developed a headache during a stressful week, or seemed physically exhausted when they're emotionally overwhelmed? Our emotions don't just exist in our thoughts. Stress and anxiety can affect how we experience our bodies and learning to recognize that connection can give teens another way to understand what they're going through. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Mary Sanders, a chiropractor, medical intuitive, and practitioner whose work brings together positive psychology, intuition medicine, energy medicine, spiritual embodiment, and meditation. Dr. Mary holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic, a Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Wholebeing Institute, and a Master's in Intuition Medicine®. She is also the host of the internationally acclaimed Energy Medicine podcast. Together, we explore the mind-body connection and how emotional stress can influence physical sensations. Dr. Mary shares some of the less obvious ways stress may show up, how parents can help teens become more aware of what they're experiencing physically and emotionally, and why approaching those sensations with curiosity can be so valuable. We also talk about nervous system regulation, meditation, energy medicine, and Dr. Mary's perspective on chakras and their role in overall well-being. Most importantly, we discuss practical ways parents can help teens slow down, notice what's happening within them, and develop greater awareness of the connection between their emotions and their bodies. If your teen struggles with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, or physical symptoms that seem to intensify during difficult seasons, this conversation offers a different perspective on understanding the relationship between the mind, body and soul. NEW: My 6-week parent program, The Parent’s Anxiety Toolkit™, is now open! If you’re raising an anxious teen and feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or exhausted by the constant worry, this program will help you feel more calm, confident, and equipped with practical tools that actually work. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

  3. Oct 13

    121 | What Your Teen Doesn't Know About Their Body Is Fuelling Anxiety with Physician Dr. Robin Dickinson

    Hi Parents! Many teens feel anxious about their bodies, relationships, and the changes they're experiencing but often, that anxiety isn't because something is wrong. It's because no one has given them the information they need to understand what's happening. Today I'm joined by family physician Dr. Robin Dickinson to discuss why body education is about so much more than puberty or reproduction. Drawing from years of clinical experience and her work developing a comprehensive curriculum for teens, Dr. Dickinson explains how filling the gaps in body knowledge can reduce anxiety, build confidence, and help young people make safer, more informed decisions. We talk about the information many schools leave out, why understanding the neuroscience behind early attraction can help teens navigate relationships more confidently, and how parents can approach conversations about consent, healthy relationships, and personal safety without increasing fear or shame. Dr. Dickinson also shares practical advice for parents who never had these conversations growing up themselves and aren't sure where to begin. Whether your teen is just entering adolescence or already well into their teenage years, this episode offers a practical roadmap for having honest conversations that strengthen trust, reduce anxiety, and help your teen better understand both their body and themselves. 👉🏻 FREE Parent Guide from Dr. Robin Dickinson NEW: My 6-week parent program, The Parent’s Anxiety Toolkit™, is now open! If you’re raising an anxious teen and feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or exhausted by the constant worry, this program will help you feel more calm, confident, and equipped with practical tools that actually work. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

  4. Oct 6

    120 | When Your Anxious Teen Says Nothing Works and Stops Trying

    Hi Parents! Have you ever suggested a strategy to help your teen with anxiety only to hear, "That doesn't work," "I've already tried that," or "Nothing helps me"? It can be incredibly frustrating when your teen tells you they desperately want things to change but seems unwilling to try the very things that could help. You find the resources, encourage them to use their coping strategies, connect them with support, and try to keep them accountable, only to feel like you're working harder at managing their anxiety than they are. In today's episode, we're exploring what can happen when an anxious teen starts believing that nothing will work and how that belief can affect their willingness to keep trying. We'll talk about why strategies can sometimes make anxiety feel more noticeable before they feel helpful, why teens may give up when they don't experience immediate relief, and the important difference between a strategy eliminating anxiety and helping your teen respond to anxiety differently. We'll also explore what it really means when your teen says a therapist, coach, coping strategy, or other form of support "isn't working," how to distinguish between something genuinely being the wrong fit and something that hasn't had a fair opportunity to help, and why parents can provide support and accountability without taking responsibility for the change itself. If today's conversation resonated with you, you'll love The Parent's Anxiety Toolkit™. Inside the program, I teach parents how to move beyond simply understanding anxiety and confidently support their teen through resistance, uncertainty, and the everyday moments that build lasting confidence, resilience, and independence. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

  5. Sep 29

    119 | Why Your Teen Knows What to Do but Still Can't Do It with Brendan Mahan

    Hi Parents! Have you ever looked at your teen and thought, "They know exactly what they need to do... so why can't they just do it?" Whether it's starting homework, sending a difficult text, studying for a test, or finally tackling something they've been avoiding, many anxious teens aren't lacking motivation - they're facing an invisible emotional barrier that makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming. In today's episode, I'm joined by Brendan Mahan, ADHD coach, educator, author of Overcoming the Wall of Awful™, and host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. Brendan introduces us to the concept of the Wall of Awful™ - a powerful framework for understanding why past emotional experiences, fear of failure, overwhelm, and anxiety can make it incredibly difficult for teens to take action, even when they genuinely want to. We explore why procrastination and avoidance are rarely about laziness or a lack of willpower, how emotional barriers quietly build over time, and practical ways parents can respond with curiosity instead of pressure. We also discuss parental burnout, the importance of supporting your teen without taking over, and why understanding what's happening beneath the behaviour can completely change the way you respond. If your teen often procrastinates, shuts down when things feel difficult, or seems overwhelmed by tasks they know they're capable of doing, this conversation offers a compassionate framework for understanding what's happening and practical ways to help them move forward. NEW: My 6-week parent program, The Parent’s Anxiety Toolkit™, is now open! If you’re raising an anxious teen and feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or exhausted by the constant worry, this program will help you feel more calm, confident, and equipped with practical tools that actually work. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

  6. Sep 22

    118 | Should You Stay Together for the Kids? A Conversation Every Mom of an Anxious Teen Needs to Hear with Betsy Pake

    Hi Parents! One of the most difficult questions a parent can face is whether staying in an unhappy relationship is truly what's best for their children. While every family and every situation is different, it's a conversation that deserves honest reflection - especially when anxiety is part of the picture. I'm joined by Betsy Pake, international speaker, NLP coach, author, and creator of the Navigate Method. Betsy helps women make grounded, values-based decisions during life's most challenging seasons. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her own personal experience, she shares what she learned while navigating an unhealthy marriage, how her son was quietly affected by the tension at home, and why making a difficult decision ultimately transformed their relationship. Together, we discuss how children often sense more than adults realize, why modelling healthy relationships is one of the greatest gifts parents can give their teens, and how to distinguish between decisions driven by fear, guilt, or outside expectations versus those rooted in your own values. Betsy also introduces her Mirror, Mend or Move framework, explains how small, intentional shifts create lasting change, and shares practical strategies that helped support her son's anxiety through structure, connection, and consistency. Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, working through a major life decision, or simply looking to become a more grounded and emotionally present parent, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into how caring for yourself can positively influence the environment your teen grows up in. 👉🏻 Listen to Betsy's Podcast The Art of Living Big  NEW: My 6-week parent program, The Parent’s Anxiety Toolkit™, is now open! If you’re raising an anxious teen and feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or exhausted by the constant worry, this program will help you feel more calm, confident, and equipped with practical tools that actually work. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

  7. Sep 15

    117 | Why Your Anxious Teen Resists Change and What You Can Do About It

    Hi Parents! Does it ever feel like your teen knows exactly what to do but still doesn't do it? Maybe you've had countless conversations about their anxiety. You've broken the goal into manageable steps, encouraged them, reassured them, and reminded them why it matters. They tell you they want things to be different, yet they still struggle to follow through.  Today we explore why understanding anxiety isn't always enough to create change. I explain why anxious teens often resist taking action even when they genuinely want the outcome, how anxiety quietly negotiates by encouraging them to wait until they feel "ready," and why immediate relief so often wins over long-term growth. We also talk about the difference between a teen who doesn't want change and a teen who simply doesn't want the discomfort that comes with change - a distinction that can completely shift the way you support them. Finally, I share practical ways to better understand what's happening beneath your teen's resistance, why medication and building confidence through experience play different roles in recovery, and how to recognize whether your teen is avoiding the goal itself or the uncomfortable feelings they believe the goal will create. If today's conversation resonated with you, you'll love The Parent's Anxiety Toolkit™. Inside the program, I teach parents how to move beyond simply understanding anxiety and confidently support their teen through resistance, uncertainty, and the everyday moments that build lasting confidence, resilience, and independence. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

  8. Sep 8

    116 | Why Rescuing Your Teen May Be Holding Them Back with Randi Crawford

    Hi Parents! One of the challenges of parenting an anxious teen is knowing when to step in and when to step back. As parents, your instinct is to protect your children from disappointment, failure, and discomfort. But what if constantly rescuing them is actually preventing them from building the confidence and resilience they'll need later in life? Today I'm joined by certified parenting and life coach Randi Crawford. Randi helps parents raise confident, independent young adults by shifting away from rescuing and toward coaching. Her work empowers parents with practical tools to support their children while still allowing them to develop the problem-solving skills, confidence, and resilience that adulthood requires. Together, we explore why failure isn't something parents should fear, but something that helps teens grow. We discuss the difference between supporting and rescuing, why stepping in too quickly can unintentionally reinforce anxiety, and how parents can create opportunities for their teens to learn from challenges instead of avoiding them. For more information about Randi Crawford and her coaching programs for parents, be sure to connect with her and explore her resources online. NEW: My 6-week parent program, The Parent’s Anxiety Toolkit™, is now open! If you’re raising an anxious teen and feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or exhausted by the constant worry, this program will help you feel more calm, confident, and equipped with practical tools that actually work. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

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Parents, do you worry about your teen’s emotional well-being and how anxiety may be affecting their daily life? Have you felt helpless or unsure about how to support your teen through their struggles? Are you concerned about the long-term impact of anxiety on your teen’s mental health? Are you looking for guidance and support from experts who understand what you’re going through and can provide practical advice to your teen for navigating this journey? Hi, I’m Monica Crnogorac and I’m so excited that you’re here on Parenting Anxious Teens. Things may seem smooth and easy for me now, but they weren’t always this way. I remember what it felt like to be a teen and feel overwhelmed, alone, confused, and frustrated. Even though I had the awareness of how I was feeling, I still struggled to overcome the heavy emotions because I was afraid of letting anyone in. I was hoping I would be able to ignore it and shove it under the rug without really needing to address it. What happened? My feelings of anxiety and overwhelm intensified and that freaked me out. I needed to find a way to free myself from the hole I dug, so I finally decided to work with someone who helped me let go of the burdens of anxiety I was carrying for years. It wasn’t easy and it made me shed a few tears, but I was able to release the pain and move forward to living a life where anxiety doesn’t have the driver seat. Let me tell you, the time, energy, and money I put towards my own transformation is what inspired me to help teens today. Resolving my own anxiety allowed me to uncover the secret to overcoming big emotions in an easy, manageable, and adaptive way. After falling in love with the self-growth journey, I went to school to get educated and certified so I can empower you and tell you everything I know. Inside this podcast, we explore the nature of non-clinical anxiety, uncovering its triggers, signs and symptoms, and the profound impact it has on a teen’s life. Parents, you will learn how to understand, support, and empower your teens through their struggles with anxiety. You’ll learn actionable steps you can take to create a supportive environment at home and help your teen manage their anxiety effectively. But we don’t stop there. I bring on expert guests, share anxiety hacks, and equip both teens and parents with practical strategies for building resilience, coping with stress, and navigating those turbulent waters with grace and strength. We are going to simplify teenage anxiety for you because I want you see your teen happy, confident, and thriving. I want you to be able to have a strong and supportive relationship with them where everyone feels understood and supported. Most importantly, I want to help them reach their full potential despite what they’re going through. So, grab your favourite drink, get in some comfy clothes and let’s dig in. You can find me here: Instagram: @__consciouscoach Work with me: www.consciouscoach.biz Connect: monica@consciouscoach.biz

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