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Help! My Child's Anxious

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.comCopyright 2025 Global Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Breaking the Silence on Social Anxiety
    Jul 16 2025

    Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz teams up with her daughter, Child Therapist Saskia Joss, to break down the walls of social anxiety in children. Together, they explore what social anxiety looks like, how it shows up in everyday life, and—most importantly—how parents can help. Saskia offers expert tips and practical strategies, while Vanessa shares her personal experience as a mum and what she did to help her own children build confidence and social ease. We also ask the question where should and shouldn't you put jelly!?

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    39 mins
  • The Worry Hour: Helping Kids Sleep Peacefully
    Jul 9 2025

    This week, Vanessa Feltz and her Child Therapist daughter Saskia Joss discuss bedtime anxiety. From not wanting to go to bed to being scared of sleeping alone, the duo breaks down what bedtime anxiety looks like in children and the first steps you can take to support your child. They also share what they did with their own children to try and ease the struggles of bedtime anxiety.

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    29 mins
  • Separation anxiety: The struggle is real
    Jul 2 2025

    This week, Vanessa Feltz and Saskia Joss dive into the emotional rollercoaster of separation anxiety. That all too familiar moment when a simple goodbye turns into a full-scale meltdown. Whether it’s school drop-off, bedtime or just stepping out of the room, they explore why some children struggle so deeply with separation, what’s really going on beneath the tears and how parents can support their children without losing their own sanity in the process.

    Vanessa opens up about a memorable trip that brought separation anxiety to the forefront in her own family. And together with heartfelt stories, psychological insight and practical advice, the duo talk through the subtle signs of anxiety that parents often miss, the dos and don’ts when emotions run high and how to build confidence and trust in children who find goodbyes just too hard.

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    32 mins

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