What to Do When You’re Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids is a wonderful children’s resource book that reaches out to let kids know that worries are common and can be overcome. Winning the 2004 iParenting Media Award sets this volume apart from others. Written in child-friendly terms, this work is comprehensive and gives proven techniques for dealing with fear and anxiety.

Overall, this self-help tool will be invaluable for children dealing with this subject. Part one has a focus on common child troubles and 10 different coping mechanisms for overcoming those issues. Part two takes a closer look at more serious issues such as phobias, separation anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. The author clearly explains reasons fears exist along with tools like journaling to work through these problems.

Here at Reading Jungle, we love that Dr. Crist invites kids to email or write him with their questions and stories. What to Do When You’re Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids is a must-have for all children who need help finding the confidence to face the monsters under their beds!