How Parents can Help Teens Overcome Anxiety | Amber Lia

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On this episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, Amber Lia shares a powerful and deeply personal story about walking alongside her teenage son through anxiety and emotional struggle—and how faith, persistence, and practical tools helped bring hope and healing. In this honest conversation, Amber and her son open up about the realities of teen anxiety, what it looks like from both a parent and child’s perspective, and how families can respond with wisdom, compassion, and Christ-centered truth. If you’ve ever felt unsure how to help your struggling child—or if you’re navigating anxiety yourself—this episode offers real encouragement and actionable guidance. 🔹 Recognizing the early signs of anxiety in teens 🔹 Why big life changes can trigger emotional struggles 🔹 Practical tools like “box breathing” and grounding techniques 🔹 How parents can stay present—even through resistance 🔹 Anchoring identity and hope in God’s truth Anxiety can feel isolating and overwhelming—but this conversation reminds us that no one is alone, and that even in the darkest moments, God is near. With patience, prayer, and perseverance, there is always hope for healing and restoration. Get your copy of Amber Lia's book, "You are Seen" here: https://bit.ly/4veRAHP --- Chapter: 00:00 Finding Hope in Anxiety 01:32 When Anxiety First Began 04:32 Noticing the Warning Signs 07:24 What Parents Must Do Differently 10:40 Practical Tools That Actually Help 13:59 Grounding Techniques Explained 16:07 Pointing Teens to God in the Struggle 20:24 A Message of Hope for Parents --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily --- #FocusontheFamily #AmberLia #TeenAnxiety #ChristianParenting #MentalHealth #FaithAndFamily #AnxietyHelp #ParentingTeens #HopeInChrist #BiblicalEncouragement