Helping Kids with Specific Phobias - An Interview with Dr. Dawn Huebner

CALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 105

In this episode, I invited Dr. Dawn Huebner, child psychologist and parent coach back on the show to talk about her mini book series called Mini Books about Mighty Fears. Alongside that we learn about what phobias really are, how to combat them plus…

  • How parents tend to react to their child's fear

  • Why comforting and reassuring can be so damaging

  • The brain’s alarm system

  • The best first step to take with a new fear

  • With fears, practice is key!

  • The old school methods of dealing with fears

  • Anxiety is uncomfortable but not dangerous 

  • The most common childhood fears

About The Guest - Dr Dawn Huebner

Dawn Huebner, PhD, is the award-winning author of 14 books for children selling over 1 million copies in 23 languages. A child psychologist, parent coach, and popular speaker, Dr. Dawn translates the latest research into actionable strategies to free young worriers from anxiety. She has been featured on a host of news and information outlets and is frequently interviewed by popular parenting magazines with the aim of helping children live happier lives. 

Dawn’s Website - dawnhuebnerphd.com

Dawn’s mini book series - https://www.dawnhuebnerphd.com/books-by-dawn/

Dawn’s Facebook page

Mini Books about Mighty Fears

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