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Help! My Child's Anxious

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  • The rules you MUST set for your child in the social media era w/ Sarah Jayne Dunn

    October 27, 2026 · 32 min

    When should you give your child their first smartphone? And how do you protect them from what they might see online? Former Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn joins Vanessa Feltz and child therapist Saskia Joss to discuss one of the biggest…

  • Why is your child so anxious about things other children seem to enjoy?

    October 19, 2026 · 29 min

    From birthday parties and loud noises to school and social situations, everyday experiences can feel overwhelming for an anxious child. But what's actually happening, and what can parents do to help? This week on Help! My Child's Anxious…

  • BBC Cut Horrible Histories. Are We Protecting Kids Too Much?

    October 12, 2026 · 33 min

    The BBC has cut scenes from Horrible Histories, including sketches about child labour and slavery. But are we protecting children from frightening subjects, or avoiding conversations they actually need? In this episode of Help! My Child's…

  • Are Baby Girls Really More Sociable Than Boys?

    October 7, 2026 · 24 min

    A new study suggests baby girls may be more drawn to faces than baby boys from the first hours of life. But does that actually mean parents should raise boys and girls differently? Vanessa Feltz and child therapist Saskia Joss unpack what…

  • The “Snowflake Generation” Debate Misses One Big Thing

    September 29, 2026 · 31 min

    Are today’s children really a “snowflake generation”, or are they dealing with levels of anxiety that previous generations simply didn’t face? Vanessa Feltz and child therapist Saskia Joss unpack the growing mental health crisis among…

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  • Is TikTok Diagnosing Your Child? ADHD, Autism & Self-Diagnosis

    September 22, 2026 · 32 min

    Vanessa Feltz and child therapist Saskia Joss look at the explosion of mental-health content online, why some children are identifying strongly with diagnostic labels, and how parents can take their concerns seriously without accepting…

  • "My Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School" Your questions answered

    September 14, 2026 · 33 min

    Back-to-school anxiety can appear at the school gates, after the school day, around exams or in the way a child suddenly talks about themselves. In this episode of Help! My Child’s Anxious, Vanessa Feltz and child therapist Saskia Joss…

  • Why Parents Are Giving Their Kids a ’90s Summer (with no phones!)

    August 27, 2026 · 25 min

    What if the answer to an increasingly connected, anxious childhood is to go backwards? Vanessa Feltz and child therapist Saskia Joss explore the growing “90s summer” trend, where parents are swapping packed schedules, constant screen time…

  • Navigating Childhood Anxiety, Neurodiversity, and the Hidden Pressures on Families with Zara Kadir

    August 12, 2026 · 36 min

    In this episode of Help! My Child’s Anxious, hosts Vanessa Feltz and Saskia Joss are joined by child, family, and adult psychotherapist Zara Kadir (from The Therapy Shed) to explore how anxiety and neurodiversity intersect in children…

  • Shakira Akabusi On OCD, Anxiety And Motherhood

    August 6, 2026 · 29 min

    A seven-minute walk was taking Shakira Akabusi three and a half hours. From the outside, nobody had a clue. In this episode of Help! My Child is Anxious, Vanessa Feltz and child therapist Saskia Joss sit down with women's health expert…

  • Autism, Anxiety and PDA with Lisa Lloyd

    July 30, 2026 · 36 min

    Your child holds it together all day at school, then falls apart the moment they get home. If that is your house, this episode is for you. Vanessa Feltz and child therapist Saskia Joss are joined by Lisa Lloyd, autism advocate and author…

  • Navigating Parental Fears & Milestones with Laura Amies

    July 23, 2026 · 29 min

    Welcome to Help My Child's Anxious, hosted by broadcaster Vanessa Feltz and her daughter, child therapist Saskia Joss. In this episode, Vanessa and Saskia welcome special guest Laura Amies (known as Nanny Amies), a former nanny turned…

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About the show

Parenting is hard. And when anxiety enters the picture, it can feel impossible. If your child is struggling and you're not sure what to do next, this is the podcast for you. Join broadcaster Vanessa Feltz and her daughter, child therapist Saskia Joss, as they unpack the emotional rollercoaster of raising kids - especially when anxiety or emotional overwhelm start to take over. With a powerful mix of professional insight, real-life stories, and no-judgment honesty, each episode offers clear, compassionate advice to help you feel more equipped and less alone. From school avoidance and separation anxiety, tricky teens to bedtime battles, they tackle the hardest parenting moments with warmth, humour, and expert guidance - because while parenting doesn’t come with a manual, this podcast might be the next best thing. Want to get in touch? Email us: helpmychildsanxious@global.com For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com