Compassionate,
Evidence-Based Support for Parents and Kids
Helping families break the cycle of worry and raise resilient kids.
New Book
How do you raise resilient kids in this age of uncertainty? That’s the question at the core of my new book, Parenting Anxiety — coming January 20, 2026 from Crown/Penguin Random House. This timely and practical guide explores the powerful connection between parent and child anxiety, offering evidence-based strategies to help families break free from worry and build resilience.
Meet Meredith
I’m Dr. Meredith Elkins, a clinical psychologist who helps kids, teens, and parents break the cycle of anxiety and build resilience. I co-lead the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program at McLean Hospital and serve on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, but some of my most meaningful work comes from supporting families as they navigate big feelings. My approach blends science-backed strategies with compassion, making it easier for parents to feel confident and for kids to grow braver every day.
Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety
Understand Anxiety
Know what it is
(and what it isn’t)
Model
Healthy Coping
Your response teaches more than your words
Build
Resilience
Support kids as they face fears with courage
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