Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 7:00–8:30pm

Join me for an in-person evening at the Westwood Public Library (Community Meeting Room, Main Library), where I'll discuss Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids — practical, compassionate strategies for supporting anxious kids without reinforcing anxiety, and for finding grace and balance amidst the pressures of modern parenting.

Free Community Event | Registration Required. 45 seats available.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 12:00pm CST

Join me for a virtual conversation as part of the GPS Parent Series, in conversation with Lynn Lyons, LICSW, author of Anxiety Audit. We'll discuss themes from my book, Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids, including how parents can break cycles of anxiety, rethink "negative" emotions, and foster genuine resilience in their children.

Free Weekly Webinar | No Registration Required.

Podcast: May 2026

Parenting today often feels like an impossible balancing act — we're told to be emotionally attuned, validating, and deeply responsive to our children's needs, yet many of us are also finding ourselves overwhelmed by anxiety. In this conversation, recorded live at the Women's Club of Roland Park, I join Dr. Terry Nguyen to discuss how modern parenting culture may unintentionally reinforce anxiety, and what families can do instead.

Monday, April 27, 2026 | 7:30pm

I’m delighted to return to my alma mater, Roland Park Country School, to join the tri-school community for an in-person event where I’ll discuss themes from my book, Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids, including strategies to support children’s mental health, reduce family stress, and foster resilience at every age.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 2:30pm EST

Join me for a free, in-person event at the Women’s Club of Roland Park. In conversation with Dr. Theresa Nguyen, Chair of Pediatrics at GBMC, we’ll explore the powerful, reciprocal cycle between parent and child anxiety and share practical strategies to help families build resilience at every age.

Free Community Event | Registration Required.

Episode 307 (Dr. Meredith Elkins) | April 2026

I joined Msgr. Jim Lisante on Personally Speaking, his program on The Catholic Channel (SiriusXM), to talk about the cycle of anxiety between parents and children — and the practical, faith-informed strategies families can use to break it and build resilience.

Episode 18: April 3, 2026

I joined Guillemo M. Cancio-Bello, host of The Relationships We Live In to discuss the concepts and ideas in Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids — how modern parenting culture blends science-backed strategies with compassion, so parents can feel more confident and kids can grow braver every day.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 6:30pm

Join me for a free, in-person event at the Hingham Public Library where I’ll be in conversation with my sister-in-law and host, Jenna Paone, to introduce my new book, Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient kids. This event is presented in partnership with Buttonwood Books and Toys.

Free Community Event | No Registration Required

Podcast: March 17, 2026

As a clinical psychologist, I often see parents trying to shield their children from every anxious moment—but the truth is, anxiety is a normal part of being human. When we rush to remove discomfort, we can unintentionally make anxiety stronger. In this episode, I share why kids need manageable challenges, how avoidance fuels fear, and practical ways parents can help their children build confidence and resilience.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 8:00pm EST

Join me for a virtual conversation with EXPLO President, Moira Kelly, to discuss parental anxiety, child anxiety, and the actionable strategies to help break the cycle.

Free Public Webinar | Registration Required

January 23, 2026

Margaret talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Meredith Elkins, author of the new book PARENTING ANXIETY, about how anxiety really works—and how parents can stop unintentionally reinforcing it in themselves and their kids.

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 6:30pm CST

I’ll be joining the Family Action Network for a virtual conversation with Rebecca Jenkins of Libertyville Public Schools about how parents and educators can better understand and manage anxiety, in children and in themselves.

Free Public Webinar. Registration Required.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 6:00pm EST

Join me and Dr. Rebecca Shingleton of Harvard University at the University Club for an in-person conversation on the interconnected nature of parent and child anxiety.

Members Only | Registration Required.

Season 7, Episode 2

Dr. Meredith Elkins & Dr. Julia Martin Burch discuss practical strategies, common misconceptions and ways families can build resilience in the face of worry with hosts Gerald Reid, Ph.D. and Alexis Reid, M.A.

Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 6:00 pm EST

This is an in-person event about managing anxiety in kids and parents, in conversation with my colleague Dr. Rebecca Shingleton, Associate Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Harvard University.

This is a ticketed event, proceeds go to support the Hill House Community Center