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

By: null Ashley Graber LMFT and null Maria Evans LMFT

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Synopsis: A must-have guide for helping your child conquer worry, fear, and overwhelmAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVERKids 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. Psychotherapists 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: Recognize often-missed signs of anxiety and uncover their root causesManage big feelings and guide your child toward useful coping toolsNavigate difficult conversations with therapist-approved techniquesNurture your child&’s confidence and independenceCreate psychological safety at home to increase calm and lower anxietyMeeting 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.