Abby Fowler Joins Drs. Mabry & Lee To Shine A Light On Helping Children Navigate Emotions

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In this episode of Local Matters, Drs. Mabry and Lee are joined by licensed professional counselor Abby Fowler of Wildly Curative Counseling for an encouraging conversation about helping children navigate big emotions and build emotional resilience. Abby explains why feelings like frustration, disappointment, anxiety, and anger are a normal part of childhood development, and how parents can help children recognize, express, and manage those emotions in healthy ways. The discussion explores the growing influence of social media on children's confidence and self-esteem, the importance of allowing children to experience setbacks and disappointment, and practical strategies parents can use to respond calmly during emotional outbursts. Abby also shares why modeling emotional regulation is one of the most powerful tools parents have, discusses the value of early counseling intervention, and offers simple, practical techniques families can begin using today to raise emotionally healthy, confident, and resilient children. It's a thoughtful and reassuring episode filled with practical advice for parents, caregivers, and anyone who plays an important role in a child's life.

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