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Friday, February 22, 2013

Coffee & Conversation with the Principals Topic

At this morning's coffee, our social worker, Mary Moore, presented some great information regarding anxiety in children. She shared a few resources that we would like to share with the rest of our community:

Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias article from kidshealth.org
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/anxiety.html

Children's books
David and the Worry Beast: Helping Children Cope with Anxiety 
by Anne Marie Guanci
When My Worries Get Too Big! A Relaxation Book for Children who Live with Anxiety 
by Kari Dunn Buron
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine 
by Julia Cook

Books for Parents
The Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide for Parents
by Spence, DuPont and Spence
Anxiety-Free Kids: An Interactive Guide for Parents and Children
by Bonnie Zucker
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids: Help for Children to Cope with Stress, Anxiety, and Transitions
by Lawrence Shapiro