@drwilloughjenkins: Parenting an anxious teen can feel overwhelming, but these 10 tips can help: 1. Stay calm yourself - Teens mirror your emotional tone. If you panic, they panic. 2. Listen first, fix later - Sometimes they want comfort, not advice. 3. Keep routines steady - Predictability brings security and reduces stress. 4. Teach simple coping skills - Try box breathing or the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise. 5. Avoid dismissing their feelings - “Don’t worry” can feel invalidating. Acknowledge what they feel first. 6. Encourage healthy habits - Sleep, balanced meals, movement, and limits on screen time all help. 7. Break big problems into small steps - Build confidence one small win at a time. 8. Validate but don’t over-rescue - Support them without reinforcing avoidance. 9. Explain the science of anxiety - It’s a false alarm system: loud but not dangerous. 10. Know when to get help - If anxiety interferes with school, friends, or daily life, talk to a professional. #ParentingTeens #TeenAnxiety #ParentingTips #MentalHealthAwareness #ParentingHelp

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