In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses how to encourage children to become more independent in managing their anxiety. Dawn emphasizes the importance of self-education on child anxiety, modeling coping strategies, practicing these strategies with your child, and consistently offering encouragement. She also discusses allowing children to make their own choices and decisions, even if it involves experiencing failure. Dawn shares personal anecdotes and insights on guiding children to be resilient and independent in managing their anxiety. Listeners are invited to submit their questions on her social media or website.

00:00 Introduction to Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast

00:37 Encouraging Independence in Anxious Children

01:32 Educating Yourself on Child Anxiety

02:12 Modeling Anxiety Management

03:08 Practicing Coping Tools with Your Child

04:12 Encouraging and Supporting Your Child

05:45 Letting Go and Trusting Your Child's Journey

07:17 Personal Anecdotes and Final Thoughts

09:10 How to Submit Your Questions

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