Description: Full of advice for children who may be worried about events in the news, this guide from best-selling author Dawn Huebner offers advice for having tough conversations with 6-12 year olds about world events such as natural disasters, terrorism and war. It addresses common questions and provides tools to calm fears.
Brief description: Dawn Huebner, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist and Parent Coach specializing in childhood anxiety. She is the author of award-winning books for children including What to Do When You Worry Too Much, Outsmarting Worry and Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears. Dr. Huebner speaks to groups of educators, mental health professionals, and parents around the world. She is based in Sacramento, California. https: //www.dawnhuebnerphd.com/
Review Quotes: In the digital age, children are often exposed without filters to tragic and disturbing news. We want our children to understand, stay calm, and be proactive. EVERY parent and child can benefit from the compassionate, practical, step-by-step guidance Dawn Huebner offers on how to make sense of the all-too-often upsetting event.--Mary Alvord, PhD, Psychologist, Co-author of Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens and Resilience Builder Program for children and adolescents.