About This Book
A Kids Book about Anxiety is a thoughtful and accessible non-fiction guide designed for children aged 4-11. Authored by Ross Szabo, it provides a straightforward explanation of what anxiety truly is, moving beyond simple nervousness to address the uncontrollable feelings that can impact a child's daily life. The book explores common symptoms and offers actionable steps and coping mechanisms, empowering young readers to begin managing their anxiety. It aims to normalize these feelings, open conversations between children and caregivers, and build a foundation for mental well-being.
An honest exploration of the symptoms of anxiety and what learning to manage it can look like. This is a book about anxiety. Having anxiety doesn't just mean you feel nervous sometimes or need to calm down. It means having an uncontrollable feeling that gets in the way of what you normally do. This book explores how anxiety impacts kids and the steps they can take to begin to manage anxiety.
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Discussion Prompts
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What are some of the ways anxiety makes you feel, as described in the book?
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What is one new strategy you learned from this book that you might try when you feel anxious?
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How can talking about your feelings, like anxiety, help you feel better?
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The book talks about anxiety getting in the way of what you normally do. Can you think of an example of this?
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What does it mean to be 'brave' when you're feeling anxious, according to this book?
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