Redirect Your Child's Fears: A Simple Anxiety Hack

A recent video by ChelseaExplainsItAll, a former all-star babysitter from the US, offers a creative solution for managing childhood anxiety. The video, published on May 12th, 2025, quickly gained popularity, accumulating over 1000 views in less than 24 hours. Chelsea's approach involves redirecting a child's negative imagination towards more positive scenarios. "Anxiety is imagination," she explains, "Sometimes imagination just needs a little guidance." Instead of arguing with a child's fear of, say, sharks in a pool, parents are encouraged to help them imagine mermaids instead. This simple technique, Chelsea notes, can be equally effective for adults dealing with anxiety. The video's success highlights the widespread need for accessible and practical advice on managing anxiety in children and adults alike.