Anxiety Relief for Kids

For the parent who is running out of ideas to help a child worry less overall and fixate less on disappointments, this book is very valuable and practical. I was disheartened at first to learn that my own approach is part of the problem, as I've been relying on intuitive actions such as assisting my child in avoiding situations that make her anxious or engaging in excessive attempts to comfort her. Now, I am armed with new information and tools that make sense because the author explains them so well. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a proven process that takes work to work and is worth the investment of time, money, and being open to a different way of viewing positive parenting.

I found this book to be very helpful in understanding my child (9 years old) and the ways we, as parents, may be inadvertently making his anxiety worse. I like the “toolkit” that is presented and having new ways to talk to my child about his anxiety. Though these things can’t be rushed, I am hopeful that we will have a breakthrough soon.

Useful

Most of the advice is for older kids with self awareness and reasoning skills (ability to name and rank your fears), but I picked out some useful tidbits for my anxious preschooler. Pretty straightforward methods and tools with examples. Helpful descriptions to identify types of anxiety. The sample conversations to have with your kids may give you an idea of whether you can do it or will need a professional.

This book is short, readable, based on proven research, and contains all sorts of easy-to-use checklists. I was surprised to learn how much of what I was doing as a parent was exacerbating (and not helping) our son's anxiety. The CBT approach is very practical and it works. We have a much happier child - and much happier, more relaxed family. Thank you for writing this book.

Great book! Step by step instructions on how to address your child’s anxiety. We have used parts of it so far. Only issue is I have found it difficult to execute with 2 other children in the house. But also helped my husband and I understand anxiety.

Good information but hard to read.

This book does such a great job of explaining what anxiety is, the range of ways it can show up in kids (and/or adults) and how you can get it under control. Dr. Walker's practice of utilizing CBT and exposure therapy with patients is spot on and I have witnessed it work firsthand. I highly recommend this book as a guide to help you and/or your child learn how to identify, understand and manage anxiety. The guidance laid out is priceless and will be beneficial to anyone suffering from anxiety.