Help! My Child's Anxious

• The Anxiety Bullying Brings

  Join us as we explore the hidden impact of bullying on children's mental health. From playground fears to silent anxiety, we unpack what kids really go through and how parents, teachers, and caregivers can help them feel safe, seen, and strong.We'll also hear how Vanessa Feltz dealt with her child being bullied with help from a very special person.

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• Breaking the Silence on Social Anxiety

  Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz teams up with her daughter, Child Therapist Saskia Joss, to break down the walls of social anxiety in children. Together, they explore what social anxiety looks like, how it shows up in everyday life, and—most importantly—how parents can help. Saskia offers expert tips and practical strategies, while Vanessa shares her personal experience as a mum and what she did to help her own children build confidence and social ease. We also ask the question where should and shouldn't you put jelly!?

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• The Worry Hour: Helping Kids Sleep Peacefully

  This week, Vanessa Feltz and her Child Therapist daughter Saskia Joss discuss bedtime anxiety. From not wanting to go to bed to being scared of sleeping alone, the duo breaks down what bedtime anxiety looks like in children and the first steps you can take to support your child. They also share what they did with their own children to try and ease the struggles of bedtime anxiety.

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• Separation anxiety: The struggle is real

  This week, Vanessa Feltz and Saskia Joss dive into the emotional rollercoaster of separation anxiety. That all too familiar moment when a simple goodbye turns into a full-scale meltdown. Whether it’s school drop-off, bedtime or just stepping out of the room, they explore why some children struggle so deeply with separation, what’s really going on beneath the tears and how parents can support their children without losing their own sanity in the process.Vanessa opens up about a memorable trip that brought separation anxiety to the forefront in her own family. And together with heartfelt stories, psychological insight and practical advice, the duo talk through the subtle signs of anxiety that parents often miss, the dos and don’ts when emotions run high and how to build confidence and trust in children who find goodbyes just too hard.

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• Listening to anxiety: What is it trying to say?

  Vanessa Feltz and childhood mental health expert Saskia Joss unpack the real meaning behind anxiety: why it happens, how it speaks through behaviour, and what it’s trying to signal - not just in children, but in all of us.They explore how to spot the early signs of anxiety in young people, and share the essential first steps parents can take to support their child - without blame, shame or guilt. Vanessa also opens up about her own anxiety, including how it caught her off guard during her time on Strictly Come Dancing.Whether you're a parent, carer, or just curious about mental health, this podcast blends expert insight with heartfelt conversation. Don’t forget to subscribe or follow, so every episode will appear automatically for you each week.

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