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b'In this week\\u2019s episode I\\u2019m talking with the founder of the popular psychology website Hey Sigmund, Karen Young about anxiety in kids. Karen created Hey Sigmund because she realized the power of solid information, and wanted to share brain science and the latest research and news about psychology with everyday people.\\nWhat attracted me to Karen\\u2019s website is that it frequently features fascinating, comprehensive, and easy-to-digest articles on issues surrounding kids\\u2019 emotional and mental well-being, with a special focus on anxiety in kids. And that\\u2019s what we\\u2019re talking about in-depth today\\u2014anxiety in children. Karen will tell us exactly what it looks like, how we can recognize it in our kids, what to do about it, and how to talk with our kids about it. Karen also tells us about her new book which she wrote specifically for children with anxiety, called Hey Warrior.\\n\\nKaren Young has worked as a psychologist in private practice, in organizational settings, lectured and has extensive experience in the facilitation of personal growth groups. Her honors degree in psychology and masters in Gestalt Therapy have come in handy at times. She founded Hey Sigmund after realizing the power of solid information. Her articles have been translated into a number of languages and her work has been published on various international sites including The Good Men Project, The Huffington Post, The Mighty, and Yahoo Health.\\nShe is also a regular contributor to Parenting Magazine in New Zealand. She can often be heard on Australian radio, and is and a sought-after speaker. Recently, she published Hey Warrior, a book for kids to help them understand anxiety and find their \\u2018brave\\u2019.\\n\\xa0\\nThings you\\u2019ll learn from this episode\\n\\nThe impetus for Karen\\u2019s popular website Hey Sigmund\\n\\nWhat Karen hopes Hey Sigmund does in the world\\n\\nWhy Karen says: \\u201cBecause sometimes the only diagnosis is human\\u201d\\n\\nWhat\\u2019s happening in our kids\\u2019 bodies and minds when they\\u2019re experiencing anxiety\\n\\nUseful strategies kids can use to cope with their anxious feelings\\n\\nWhat parents can look out for if they suspect their child might be struggling with anxiety\\n\\nHow parents can support their children with anxiety, as well as explain to their children what\\u2019s going on\\n\\nThe importance of mindfulness as a way to manage anxiety\\n\\n\\xa0\\nResources mentioned about anxiety in kids\\n\\n\\nHey Sigmund (Karen\\u2019s website)\\n\\n\\nHey Warrior, a book for kids with anxiety to find their \\u201cbrave\\u201d by Karen Young\\n\\nThe University of Washington Autism Center\\n\\nHeadspace mindfulness app\\n\\nSmiling Mind mindfulness app\\n\\nHey Sigmund on Facebook\\n\\n\\nAnxiety in Kids: How to Turn it Around and Protect Them for Life (original viral article on Hey Sigmund)\\n\\nSupport the show\\nConnect with Tilt Parenting\\n\\n\\nVisit Tilt Parenting\\n\\nTake the free 7-Day Challenge\\n\\n\\n\\nRead a chapter of Differently Wired\\n\\n\\nFollow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram\\n\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'