#81: Anxiety and Depression in Kids (with guest Erica Komisar)

Published: May 21, 2019, 6 a.m.

b'As a parent, anxiety, depression, and ADHD are all things with which you worry your kids are struggling. Since anxiety disorders affect one in eight children, it\\u2019s important to know what to look for and how to help. In this episode, Dr. Meg talks with Erica Komisar, a psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author, and her main goal is to relieve pain from individuals that suffer from a multitude of issues including anxiety and depression. On her website, Erica says her main goal is to \\u201cteach parents how to raise emotionally healthy children by being as present emotionally and physically as possible from infancy through adolescence,\\u201d and in her talk with Dr. Meeker, she gives a lot of practical information on how to recognize and help your kids with these issues. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away! If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.comand listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!\\n \\xa0\\n 0:00 \\u2013 AD \\u2013 KIWI CO\\n KiwiCo projects are designed to spark creativity, tinkering, and learning in kids of all ages \\u2013 they make learning about STEAM fun! They\\u2019re on a mission to EMPOWER kids not just to make a project, but to make a difference KiwiCo is offering Parenting Great Kids podcast listeners the chance to try them for free! To redeem this offer and learn more about their projects for kids of all ages, visit KiwiCo.com/MEG!\\n \\xa0\\n 1:03 \\u2013 WELCOME\\n Dr. Meg introduces the topic \\u201cAnxiety and Depression in Kids.\\u201d She also teases her conversation with Erica Komisar and her points to ponder.\\n \\xa0\\n 2:23 \\u2013\\xa0 PARENTING RESOURCES\\n If you haven\\u2019t already, go check out the new, revised, and improved course Discipline with Courage and Kindness at disciplinewithcourageandkindness.com. Dr. Meg\\u2019s goal with the course is to help you lighten your load, love parenting again, and feel less stressed. Check it out today!\\n \\xa0\\n 3:11 \\u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH ERICA KOMISAR (PART 1)\\n Dr. Meg talks with Erica Komisar about being as present emotionally and physically as possible to help your kids with issues related to anxiety and depression!\\n \\xa0\\n 25:26 \\u2013 AD \\u2013 STITCH FIX\\n Stitch Fix is an online personal styling service that delivers your favorite clothing, shoes, and accessories, directly to you. After completing your style profile, your expert personal stylist will send you a handpicked box of items based on your preferences. If you\\u2019re a parent, try out their new Kid\\u2019s Boxes! They offer sizes 2T-14, with 8-12 items per box. Your kid will love the surprise of getting their very own Stitch Fix box! Go to StitchFix.com/kids/MEGto try Stitch Fix with no styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box!\\n \\xa0\\n 26:49 \\u2013 AD \\u2013 ROTHY\\u2019S\\n Rothy\\u2019s are the everyday flats for life on-the-go. Available in a wide range of colors and patterns, as well as four different silhouettes, Rothy\\u2019s go with everything from yoga pants to dresses and skirts. Plus, they\\u2019re constantly launching new styles, so you\\u2019re guaranteed to find a pair\\u2014or three\\u2014you love. Best of all, since Rothy\\u2019s are seamlessly crafted from recycled water bottles, they\\u2019re ultra-comfortable as soon as you slip them on. Rothy\\u2019s has an amazing deal for my listeners, get free shipping and free returns with no minimum when you go to Rothys.com/MEG! Comfort, style, and sustainability \\u2013 these are the shoes you\\u2019ve been waiting for!\\n \\xa0\\n 28:39 \\u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH ERICA KOMISAR (PART 2)\\n Dr. Meg talks with Erica Komisar about being as present emotionally and physically as possible to help your kids with issues related to anxiety and depression!\\n \\xa0\\n 46:24 \\u2013 POINTS TO PONDER\\n Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about helping your kids deal with and overcome issues related to anxiety and depression.\\n \\xa0\\n 48:31 \\u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\\n \\xa0\\n 49:10 \\u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\\n Thanks for listening to Episode 81, Anxiety and Depression in Kidsand for helping Dr. Meg\\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than THREE MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!\\n \\xa0\\n Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD\\n \\xa0\\n Have a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comand she could answer your question during the show or you can let us know what you\\u2019d like to hear about in a future episode!\\n \\xa0\\n Dr. Meg\\u2019s parenting resources and tools are available at www.megmeekermd.comand click on \\u201cParenting Resources\\u201d. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'