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Parenting a child with anxiety
can feel overwhelming.
When school becomes a battleground of tears, refusals, or endless negotiations, it can leave parents feeling torn—between protecting their child from distress and encouraging independence.
Many parents end up walking on eggshells, unsure whether to comfort, push, or give in. It’s exhausting, and it can impact the whole family.
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Traditional parenting advice often relies on rewards and consequences. But anxious children need something different—support that understands their distress and also helps them expand their world, step by step.
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This webinar shares an approach that is:
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Evidence-based: grounded in international research on child anxiety and school avoidance.
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Practical: giving you clear steps to reduce unhelpful patterns and build your child’s resilience.
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Supportive: combining validation, confidence, and loving persistence so your child learns they can cope.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. There are proven ways to support your child through anxiety—bringing more calm, confidence, and hope into your family’s everyday life.
Inside this free webinar, you’ll learn:
How anxiety impacts your child’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviour
How to respond so your child feels both supported and capable
How anxious school avoidance develops and it's rising incidence
The common pitfall of supporting an anxious child
Strategies to both validate and build your child’s confidence
An actionable 4-step plan to reduce anxiety-driven avoidance
Perfect for parents of children or teens with anxiety who are struggling to attend school
The strategies in this webinar are grounded in well-established research into child anxiety and school avoidance.
Studies show these approaches can:
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Reduce child anxiety and avoidance
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Lower parents’ feelings of stress and helplessness
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Build children’s resilience and confidence
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Strengthen parent–child relationships
This means the tools you’ll learn are not just practical—they’re proven to support families in meaningful ways.
This webinar is for parents who:
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Are struggling with their child’s anxiety, worries, or school refusal
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Feel stuck between comforting their child and encouraging independence
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Want clear, compassionate strategies that go beyond rewards and consequences
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Hope to support their child’s resilience while strengthening connection at home
Whether your child is in primary school or the teen years, these strategies are adaptable to your family.
Tamar Sloan
Psychologist Supporting Parents
I’m Tamar Sloan, a registered psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience supporting children, teens, and families.
I’ve worked in schools, private practice, and with community organisations, helping parents and professionals understand how to respond to challenging behaviours. My passion is helping families find calm, connection, and resilience—even in the toughest moments.
FAQs
1 / Is this suitable for parents of both younger children and teens?
Yes! The strategies are flexible and can be adapted for both younger children and adolescents.
2 / Is this relevant for neurodivergence?
Absolutely. Families of children with ADHD, autism, or PDA profiles have benefited from this program. These approaches are designed to support connection and calm in the face of challenging behaviours, making them especially helpful when children experience the world differently.
3 / What if I’ve already tried lots of parenting advice before?
You’re not alone. Many parents have. Relational Parenting is different because it balances love and limits—moving beyond reward charts and consequences to focus on presence, persistence, and connection.
4 / How do I access the webinar?
Once you register with your email, you’ll receive a link straight to your inbox. The webinar is pre-recorded, so you can watch it at a time that suits you.
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You’ll also get access to the free parent booklet and plan. Your email will only be used to share parenting resources and support—no spam, no catch.