When one mistake feels like the end of the world

Learn how to support your perfectionist child through meltdowns, self-criticism, and the fear of failing

Your child melts down over a single spelling mistake. Rips up their art project because "it's ugly." Refuses to try new things because they might not be good at it immediately. The stakes feel impossibly high for everything they do and you're exhausted trying to convince them they're "good enough."

February's Webinar

Anxious Perfectionism | February 9th at 12pm EST

In this webinar, you'll learn why perfectionism shows up as anxiety disguised as high standards, how to support your child through mistake-related meltdowns without reinforcing all-or-nothing thinking, and what to say when they're convinced one error means total failure. You'll walk away with scripts for high-stakes moments, tools to help them tolerate imperfection while maintaining their natural drive, and clarity on when perfectionism crosses from healthy to harmful. Ideal for parents of high-achieving or sensitive kids, all parents are always welcome.

In this session, you will learn:

  • Why your child equates mistakes with failure and how anxious perfectionism affects their brain in high-pressure moments

  • The difference between healthy striving and anxious perfectionism so you know when to encourage and when to intervene

  • How to help them try new things (for when the fear of not being immediately good at something stops them from starting)

  • The hidden cost of "great job!" praise (and what to say instead that builds resilience, not pressure)

Stop the "I Ruined Everything" Spiral

Register now and get equipped with the tools and resources you need for the next perfectionist meltdown.

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Your Host

Robyn Isman

LICSW

As a coach for parents of anxious kids, and a mom of three just trying to figure it all out, I understand just how overwhelming it can feel to navigate daily life with anxiety in the mix. I’m a licensed therapist and certified provider of SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), the only evidence-based treatment proven to decrease childhood anxiety by only working with parents. With over a decade of experience supporting families, I specialize in guiding parents to break free from the cycle of over-accommodation and replace it with supportive, effective responses. Through my membership program and 1:1 SPACE therapy practice, I equip parents with practical, neuroscience-backed strategies that foster independence, resilience, and lasting confidence in their kids.

This webinar series is for you if...

  • You want support that’s grounded in real-life parenting.

  • You want to feel more confident in the hard moments, without having to do more, overthink, or be perfect.

  • You want no judgment, no guilt trips, with tools and strategies you can use right away.

Webinar Session Schedule

All sessions will be hosted live at 12pm EST

Webinar replays will be sent the following day if you can't join live!

February 9th

Anxious Perfectionism

Perfect for parents of high-achieving or sensitive kids. This session will focus on how to handle kids who melt down when they mess up in school, sports, art, and even free play when kids feel like one mistake means total failure.

March 9th

Friendship Anxiety

Perfect for parents of girls ages 6–13 This session will focus on mean girl energy, social exclusion, triad dynamics, and how to teach relational resilience.

April 13th

Summer Anxiety

Perfect for parents of kids ages 6–16. This session will focus on how to manage unstructured time, boredom, and schedule-free panic, why your kid loses it when there’s no routine, and how to build summer rhythm without over-scheduling.

FAQ

  • What webinar session is currently enrolling?

    If you sign up now, you will have access to the February Webinar session. If you would like access to previous webinars, they are available on-demand with a library of other resources in the Parenting The Anxious Child Membership.

  • How is this webinar different from therapy?

    This webinar series is not a substitute for therapy because it does not diagnose, assess for safety, or provide individualized mental health treatment. Instead, the webinars will offer educational tools, and strategies to coach parents as they support their child.

  • Will recordings be available?

    Yes! Recordings of the webinar you signed up for will be sent via email the following day. If you'd like access to all webinar replays, you can check out the Parenting The Anxious Child Membership.

  • What age group is this best for?

    Each month’s topic lists the ideal age range but many parents find the strategies useful for children of different ages. Even if the topic isn’t a perfect fit, the core principles can often help with multiple situations and stages.

Your high-achiever doesn't have to be paralyzed by perfection

This is the age where your response shapes their confidence. Get the tools to do it right!

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