Episodes 140
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Moderate
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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About This Podcast

Are you, your child, or teen struggling with anxiety? Are you looking for practical, easy-to-implement advice to help them navigate through their fears and worries? Welcome to TELL ME IT WILL BE OK, the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance on raising anxious children and teens in a worried world. Each week, Dawn Friedman MSEd answers listener questions, interviews experts and takes a deep dive into topics related to the challenges of raising sensitive kids in a world that can feel scary and unpredictable. Whether it's understanding the root causes of anxiety, learning effective communication strategies, or finding the best ways to support your anxious child, this podcast provides you with compassionate, deep, and practical answers to your pressing questions and concerns. If you would like to reach out to Dawn, head to her website at OpenBookParenting.com where you can sign up for her newsletter, take the Parenting Pitfalls quiz, and check out her parenting resources.

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S1E139 Should I tell my child that they have anxiety?

Dec 01, 2025 13m

In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, I address a common concern from parents: whether to tell their children they have anxiety. I explain the importance of giving children the language…

S1E138 How is perfectionism related to child anxiety?

Nov 15, 2025 12m

Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast!. In this episode, I address a listener's query about the relationship between perfectionism and child anxiety. Highlighting real-life examples and the…

S1E137 Should I step in to calm down my anxious child?

Nov 01, 2025 12m

In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses a listener's question about whether to step in and help a child calm down or focus on teaching distress tolerance. Dawn…

S1E136 Taking Care in Troubled Times

Oct 01, 2025 22m

Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, who has over three decades of experience working with children and families. In this episode, Dawn addresses the widespread anxiety…

S1E135 What should I do if my anxious child backslides?

Sep 15, 2025 12m

In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, we've got a listener's question about handling backsliding in anxious children. I emphasize that backsliding is a natural part of managing anxiety,…

S1E134 How can I help my anxious child build distress tolerance skills?

Sep 01, 2025 15m

Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, an expert with over 30 years of experience in working with children and families. In this episode, Dawn addresses the question, 'How…

S1E133 Podcast Update and Summer Plans

Jul 15, 2025 16m

Taking a Summer Break and Future PlansHi everyone and welcome to the Child Anxiety Fact Podcast. My name is Dawn Friedman, and I've spent over three decades working with children and families in…

S1E132 What do I do if I can't make my anxious child feel better?

Jul 01, 2025 11m

Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, a seasoned expert in child and family support with over 30 years of experience. In this episode, Dawn addresses a common concern…

S1E131 How can I involve siblings in our family's child anxiety management?

Jun 15, 2025 10m

In this episode, Dawn Friedman, an experienced child anxiety expert, answers a listener's question about how to involve siblings in the management of a child's anxiety. Dawn discusses the impact of…

S1E130 Is it my child's anxiety? Or is it a preference?

Jun 01, 2025 11m Transcript

In this episode, we address a common concern among families—distinguishing between a child's anxiety and personal preferences. We explore how to identify if a child's behavior is driven by anxiety or…

S1E129 What are your thoughts about reward charts for anxious children?

May 15, 2025 11m

In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses a listener's question about the use of reward charts for anxious children. Dawn shares her extensive experience working with…

S1E128 Why did my anxious child's good work in therapy wear off?

May 01, 2025 11m Transcript

In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses a listener's question about why a child's progress in therapy can seem to wear off over time. Dawn explains that anxiety in…

S1E127 How can I encourage my child to become more independent in managing their anxiety?

Apr 15, 2025 10m

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…

S1E126 What do I wish I'd done differently as the parent of an anxious child?

Apr 01, 2025 19m

In this episode, I get personal and share lessons and reflections from my own parenting experiences—specifically, what I wish I’d done differently with my anxious child. Parenting is a wild ride;…

S1E125 What do I do if I've pushed my anxious child too far?

Mar 15, 2025 11m

Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast with Dawn Friedman, where listeners' questions about child and teen anxiety are answered by a seasoned child anxiety expert. In this episode, Dawn discusses…

S1E124 Is my anxious child coping or overwhelmed?

Mar 01, 2025 11m

Welcome to "The Child Anxiety FAQ" podcast, where we dive deep into the everyday challenges and questions that parents face when dealing with child and teen anxiety. I'm Dawn Friedman, and with over…

S1E123 How do I deal with my child's hurt feelings when I push them to face their anxiety?

Feb 15, 2025 16m

This is an issue that's present for many of the families with whom I've worked so I thought I'd bring it here to the podcast and talk about the underlying concerns for parents when they bring this…

S1E122 Why shouldn't I ask my anxious child why they're anxious?

Feb 01, 2025 14m

A better question might be WHEN shouldn't I ask my anxious child why they're anxious but this episode gives us a good start to the topic. Besides, of COURSE you're going to ask your anxious child why…

S1E121 How do I tell if it's my child's anxiety or mine?

Jan 15, 2025 12m

In this episode, we explore the dynamics of family functioning patterns and what the research has to say about how to intervene when families are struggling. If you're not sure if child anxiety is an…

S1E120 What does healthy coping with child anxiety look like?

Jan 01, 2025 13m

In today's episode I'm talking about what healthy coping really looks like—it’s not always pretty, but understanding this helps us prepare to keep going even when it's hard. Realistic expectations…

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How many episodes does TELL ME IT WILL BE OK have?

TELL ME IT WILL BE OK has published 140 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.

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TELL ME IT WILL BE OK is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 12m.

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