Anxiety in teens is more common than many parents realise, and it doesn’t always look like worry. Sometimes it shows up as irritability, defiance, or withdrawal. In this episode of Your Parent Coach, I sit down with Sophia Vale Galano, a licensed clinical social worker and author of the upcoming book Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry (releasing September 30, 2025).
Sophia shares compassionate, practical strategies for parents who want to better understand and support their anxious teens.
We explore:
✨ The subtle signs of teen anxiety parents often miss
✨ Why “just relax” isn’t helpful—and what to say instead
✨ How academic, social, and daily pressures are impacting teens today
✨ Simple ways to create a calmer home environment
✨ When it’s time to seek professional help—and how to approach the conversation
Whether your teen is navigating school stress, social challenges, or just the overwhelm of daily life, this conversation will give you tools and confidence to support them with empathy.
Links:
Pre-order Sophia’s book Calming Teenage Anxiety (available September 30, 2025).
Follow Sophia on Instagram
Visit her website https://sophiagalano.com/
Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwhiteparentcoach
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