The Five Minute Drill: Parenting in a Scary World

Feeling anxious about raising kids in a scary world? In this Five Minute Drill episode of The Long Game Parent, learn how to create a simple, repeatable safety ritual that calms your child’s nervous system, builds resilience, and even works in the workplace. One small practice, big long-term impact.

Because raising kids in today’s world can feel overwhelming — the headlines, the uncertainty, the constant what-ifs. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to shield your child from every scary thing to help them feel safe. In this Five Minute Drill episode, I’ll walk you through a simple “safety ritual” you can use at home — and even at work — to anchor yourself and your child in calm, security, and resilience.

You’ll learn:

• Why small rituals matter for your child’s nervous system and resilience.
• Three simple examples of safety rituals you can start today.
• How to apply the same practice at work to strengthen team trust and stability.

This drill takes just a few minutes, but it has ripple effects that last far longer. Because in parenting — and in life — the long game is built one small, steady practice at a time.

👉 Press play, and then try today’s challenge: create your family’s safety ritual.