Anxiety is rising at alarming rates among children and teenagers. This isn’t just a cultural moment — it’s a generational shift. In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless sits down with Temple Carson, a Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist–Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor who teaches in the graduate counseling program at John Brown University. Temple has spent years walking with families through trauma, anxiety, and emotional struggles. She joins Jake to explore why anxiety has taken hold so strongly in this generation — and how parents can respond with both faith and practical tools. This conversation tackles real questions parents are asking: Why are we seeing anxiety in kids at younger ages than ever before? What role is technology and social media playing? How can parents offer emotional and spiritual support at home? Where does faith intersect with mental health? Temple reminds us that while anxiety can feel overwhelming, there is a way forward — one that combines emotional awareness, spiritual grounding, and community support. 🧠 About Temple Carson Temple Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist–Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor. She teaches in the graduate counseling program at John Brown University and has spent years walking alongside children, teens, and parents navigating trauma and anxiety. She’s also married to Dan Carson, host of the Student Ministry Matters Podcast https://studentministrymatters.podbean.com/, which provides resources and encouragement for those ministering to the next generation. 📲 Take the Next Step 👉 Parents Commit Challenge https://parentscommit.standfirmjake.com/ 🎧 Student Ministry Matters Podcast https://studentministrymatters.podbean.com/