Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry: Tools to Ease Anxiety and Overwhelm - Ashley Graber

A must-have guide for helping your child conquer worry, fear, and overwhelm nAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER n nKids today are more susceptible than ever to anxiety and stress. As a parent, you want to shield your child from these overwhelming feelings, but it can be daunting in an unpredictable world. Fortunately, there are ways to help, and Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry shows how. n nPsychotherapists and parent coaching team Ashley Graber, LMFT, and Maria Evans, LMFT, introduce SAFER Parenting--a simple yet powerful five-step approach designed to help children ages 6-12 regulate emotions and build lasting self-esteem. Offering real-life examples and drawing on their experience working with thousands of families struggling with anxiety, they outline key practices to reduce worry both in the moment and over time. You'll learn how to: n nn n- Recognize often-missed signs of anxiety and uncover their root causes n- Manage big feelings and guide your child toward useful coping tools n- Navigate difficult conversations with therapist-approved techniques n- Nurture your child's confidence and independence n- Create psychological safety at home to increase calm and lower anxiety nMeeting parents where they are, Raising Calm Kids In a World of Worry shows how despite having plenty of reasons to worry, you can become a more confident parent and help your child find ease when they need it most.