Every parent wants to shield their child from anxiety. We childproof our homes, encourage healthy habits, and try to build their self-esteem. Yet, we often overlook one of the most powerful sources of childhood anxiety: the emotional climate of our own marriage. Many parents think they’re protecting their kids by not fighting in front of them. However, a far more damaging behavior can be flying under the radar. It’s the unresolved, silent tension that fills a home with a sense of unease. Kids are incredibly perceptive, and this unspoken hostility can be one of the primary anxious children causes.
