When PDA Kids Resist | What My Son Taught Me About Anxiety #563
Calm Parenting Podcast
Kirk Martin
4.7 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 15 February 2026
⏱️ 20 minutes
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Summary
This is what children with PDA often feel: “I already know I am struggling. I don’t want to hear that another person is 100% focused on MY anxiety. I already think I am weak for being afraid when other people aren’t…and now my mom and dad are just reinforcing how weak and scared I am.” I want to share unique strategies to help your PDA kids without the shame, pressure, or accommodations. Learn more about the Confident Parents, Confident Kids PDA Parent Program at https://celebratecalm.com/pda/
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