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Family Action Network (FAN) - Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
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In her new book Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids, Meredith Elkins, a clinical psychologist and faculty member at Harvard Medical School, brings clarity to this increasingly urgent conversation. Drawing on her clinical work with children and families—and her own experience as a parent—Dr. Elkins helps parents rethink so-called “negative” emotions such as fear, sadness, and guilt, and understand how modern parenting pressures contribute to anxiety in both children and adults. She encourages families to clarify their values and adopt a “love and limits” approach—balancing compassion with healthy boundaries while resisting the urge to shield children from every discomfort.

Cost: Free

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  • Faculty/Staff
  • Student
  • Public
  • Post Docs/Docs
  • Graduate Students

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Julie Deardorff
(847) 467-3147
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