This four-word method helps parents quickly calm the spiral without reassuring, lecturing, fixing, or feeding the worry.

Parents often respond quickly to an overthinking child, but speed can unintentionally signal danger. Slowing down may be the most crucial way to help.

A little bit of overthinking is normal—but if it’s constant, it can contribute to issues like anxiety and depression. Overthinking can be a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, trauma, low ...