One of my kids has been displaying a tendency towards anxiety since toddlerhood - she had some medical challenges early in her life that make her somewhat more likely to develop anxiety and I was also a kind of anxious kid, so it wasn't really surprising. But I didn't know what to do about it, and my default reactions were definitely not helpful. I've read all the books I could find on the topic and this one stands out for its authoritative voice, practical steps and tips for responding, and general calming tone. My child is a bit younger still than the recommended age range covered by the book so we haven't been able to really apply all the activities for kids to do (like writing down their worries or positive notes to themselves) but the body-calming activities are great, and I also feel like I have some tools in my arsenal for as she gets older. And a big part of helping a child through their anxiety is simply lowering your own anxiety level in your reactions to them, and that's where this book really shines in my opinion.

This book was easy to read. It talked about anxiety in children and how to help them. Alot of these things I learned for myself in therapy. So it was nice to see that what I have been trying is a good thing. Good read if you have a child with anxiety