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Parents often try to ease a child's anxiety by offering repeated reassurance, adjusting family routines or helping them avoid situations that cause distress. While these responses may bring relief in the moment, a new study suggests that such patterns of parental behaviour are associated with more severe social-anxiety symptoms among children and adolescents already experiencing anxiety-related difficulties.

After battling addiction, depression and a difficult divorce that led to her losing her first restaurant, American chef Erin French rebuilt her career in her hometown of Freedom, Maine, turning a restored historic mill into one of the country's most sought-after dining destinations. Her restaurant, The Lost Kitchen, now receives around 60,000 reservation postcards annually, according to a report by Conde Nast Traveller.

Parenting is often described as one of life's most rewarding experiences, but the demands of raising a child can also leave adults feeling overwhelmed. Between work, household responsibilities, financial concerns and the pressure to make the right decisions, parents may find it difficult to remain calm and emotionally available all the time.