Episode 144: Beyond “Just Be Consistent”: Real-Life Strategies for Parenting Anxious Kids

If you’ve ever been told to “just stay calm” or “be consistent” but no one actually showed you how to do that in the middle of your child’s meltdown, this episode is for you. Child psychiatrist Dr Davin Tan unpacks why simplistic advice leaves so many parents of anxious and neurodivergent kids feeling like they’re not enough.

We talk about how chasing perfection can burn you out, why perfection doesn’t actually exist, and how embracing the courage to be imperfect can transform the way you connect with your child. You’ll get real-life strategies you can actually use during those emotional storms, even on your worst parenting days.

In this episode you’ll hear:
• Why generic parenting advice often backfires
• How perfectionism quietly fuels exhaustion and guilt
• What the courage to be imperfect looks like in real life
• Practical ways to support anxious kids in the heat of the moment
• Why repairing after a blow-up matters more than never losing it in the first place

Who it’s for:
Parents and caregivers raising anxious, sensitive or neurodivergent children who want something more useful than a motivational quote.

Keywords:
parenting anxious kids, parenting neurodivergent kids, perfectionism in parenting, how to support an anxious child, good enough parenting, helping kids through meltdowns, emotional regulation in children, parental burnout, child psychiatrist tips

This episode also features a short clip from the film Anger Management (2003) starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson, used here for commentary and educational purposes.

Listen now and find out how to parent with presence instead of perfection.

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