Tonight, we explore the complexities of raising emotionally secure children. We explore the silent storm that often goes unnoticed - how parental anxiety affects children OR how parental anxiety 'harms' them. Parents are like the atmosphere creators at home. When they are anxious, it affects how everyone feels at home. Children, take in these emotions, like how a sponge soaks up water. This is called 'emotional contagion', where children catch the anxiety of their parents.