Taming the Worry Monster: Basic References for Parents
Books For Parents
This is a very selective list of the books available on this topic, but reflects the ones I have found most helpful
Freeing Your Child From Anxiety by Tamar Chansky
(This is my favorite book and I have borrowed a lot of her phrases for talking about anxiety. She is a master of explaining anxiety in child friendly terms)
Books for Children
You’ve Got Dragons by Kathryn Cave and Nick Maland
Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
What To Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by David Huebner. (She has a series of books that are very child friendly and I think quite good)
Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
Internet Resources
WorryWiseKids.org. This web site was developed by Tamar Chansky and contains a number of suggestions about how to talk to children about anxiety.
Anxiety Disorder Association web site is also helpful
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