There’s a whole bunch of MAPS out there, but it’s important that we don’t lose sight of what we value most.

In our conversation with Karen Young, expert on paediatric anxiety and the neurodevelopment of children, we explore the importance of sticking to our core values as parents, whether it’s honesty, kindness, courage or respect. When parents embody these values themselves they can more easily nurture those same qualities in their children and lead them through emotions and anxiety.

Discover MAPS for Parenting: mindfulness, attunement, play and self care by following us online or viewing our YouTube playlist.

Find more support at Meerilinga: https://www.meerilinga.org.au/

About Karen Young, founder of Hey Sigmund:

Karen began her career as a psychologist and is now recognised as one of Australia’s leading authorities on paediatric anxiety and the neurodevelopment of children. She is a sought-after speaker, educator, and consultant, and works with parents, schools, government bodies, and child and adolescent-focused organisations both in Australia and overseas. Karen is the founder of ‘Hey Sigmund’, an internationally popular online resource that provides contemporary, research-driven information on anxiety and the neurodevelopment of children. She has written five books, including the bestselling ‘Hey Warrior’ and 'Hey Awesome', which creatively assist children to understand and manage anxiety.

The MAPS for Parents podcast is recorded on the lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. Meerilinga would like to recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our respects to their culture and to elders past, present and emerging in the spirit of reconciliation.