125: Tummy Aches, Tears, and Panic: Anxiety in Kids.

Anxiety Masterclass tickets here: www.stephaniepinto.com/anxious-masterclass

Ever stood in the school car park while your child clings to you, pleading they can’t go in, and thought… is this ever going to get easier?

Or your teen is shutting themselves away in their room, refusing to go to social gatherings or other activities (that you know they’d probably LOVE)?

I’ve been there. My youngest has, too. And yes, even as someone who teaches emotional intelligence and anxiety strategies, I still questioned myself in those moments (a lot).

Today I'm sharing our story, from tearful mornings to the small victories that actually matter. I also dive into a few things parents often don’t realise about anxiety: why tummies hurt, why constant reassurance can backfire, and the thinking patterns of anxious brains. Plus, a story moment from a Caribbean stage where I realised I’d finally made it past the worst of my own anxiety (spoiler: it felt amazing).

This episode is honest, real, and practical. You’ll get hope, a few gentle strategies you can start using immediately, and a reminder that anxious kids don’t need fixing, they need understanding and the right tools.

Anxiety Masterclass tickets here: www.stephaniepinto.com/anxious-masterclass (Come live or get the recording!)

If this way of thinking resonates, my book on Amazon goes deeper into these ideas — emotional intelligence as the foundation for calmer, more connected parenting. Think of it as a companion to this conversation. 📚 Find my book From Chaos To Connection by Stephanie Pinto on Amazon here!

🩷 Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!

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