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Writer's pictureMichelle Peat

How to Manage Parental Fear

Updated: May 20, 2023

As our kids move into their teen years, we can fear for their safety, we worry about what's going on for them with school, peers, and their inner worlds.


I remember the sickening gut twist of it all! At times fear felt paralysing, it deprived me of sleep and made me hopeless at work.


When I was operating in the fear space, communication with the kids wasn't the greatest either.



Here is a short video to explain what I found helpful when managing the swirling beast called fear.



After posting this video, a couple of questions came my way. The questions were - What about consequences? Did I really believe in prayer?


Here is a follow-up video focusing on my experience of prayer.



Also, have you checked out Make a Splash? It's an art journal I created for young people and is packed with creative goodness, encouragement, tools, and tips to navigate the tricky stuff life throws us.


Make a Splash is available in eBook and print. 10% of all sales go to Gumboot Friday.

Do you work with youth? Are you looking for a local resource to use as a guide to engaging the kōrero?

Are you a parent or family member and you are looking for that something special to provide a place for your beautiful young person to work through some of the tough stuff in a creative way?

Are you a young person wanting a place to explore that sparkly creative nudge?

If you answered yes to any of the above - then this art journal is for you.



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