Empowering Kids with Anxiety: Expert Advice from Dr. Anne Marie Albano

In this episode of the Fear Less Podcast, Zack interviews Dr. Anne Marie Albano, renowned expert in anxiety and founder of the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders. Dr. Albano shares her deep insights on childhood and ado lescent anxiety, the importance of family involvement in treatment, and her developmental approach to helping children overcome anxiety while navigating key milestones. She offers practical advice for parents struggling to support their anxious children and discusses how enabling behaviors can unintentionally maintain anxiety.

Dr. Albano and Zack explore how parents can foster independence by stepping back and allowing children to manage their own challenges, leading to improved confidence and emotional resilience. They also delve into how anxiety can impact developmental progress and how tailored strategies can support children through their journey. This insightful conversation is packed with actionable advice for parents, educators, and anyone supporting a child with anxiety.

Zack’s Hack: In this week’s anxiety hack Zack dives into developmental issues.

Fear Less is sponsored by Mountain Valley Treatment Center.