About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is experiencing overwhelming anxiety, frequent meltdowns, or expresses constant worry about school, friends, or family. This practical, science-based guide helps tweens understand what's happening in their brain and body when they feel like they're "freaking out." Author Carla Naumburg, a clinical social worker, offers a toolkit of concrete, actionable strategies rooted in mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy to manage stress, calm big emotions, and build resilience. For ages 9 to 13, this book is an empowering resource that normalizes anxiety and gives kids the language and skills to regain a sense of control when life feels chaotic.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book's core subject is mental health, specifically anxiety, stress, and panic. The approach is direct, secular, and science-based (drawing from neuroscience and psychology). It does not use metaphor. The tone is consistently hopeful and empowering, framing these difficult feelings not as character flaws but as manageable biological responses. The resolution offered is one of skill-building and self-efficacy.
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