anxiety in children

Introduces selective mutism to children through the story of seven-year-old Dylan, who sometimes struggles to speak to others.

Presents a practical guide that helps children develop the skills necessary to overcome anxiety, fear, and worry through writing and drawing activities as well as self-help exercises and strategies.

Discusses how new experiences can make a child nervous, how a person physically manifests anxiety, and tips on reducing nervous feelings.

Instructs parents on how to help their children overcome anxiety, providing information about the problem and its treatments, featuring five stories for children that illustrate ways to battle anxiety, discussing the role of the family in childhood anxiety, and including advice for teachers, coaches, and others who work with anxious children.

Offers parents advice on how they determine whether their child's fears and worries are healthy and age appropriate or if they may signal a more serious problem and explains how to identify the type and severity of a child's anxiety and deal with the problem in an effective manner.

A step-by-step guide for parents in helping their children deal with the problems associated with anxiety including case studies, reality testing, and tips on understanding the importance of social skills and assertiveness.

Describes the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety disorders, the personality traits of anxious children, causes of anxiety, and various therapies, and explains how parents can help their children.

Child psychiatrist Katharina Manassis offers parents advice on how to deal with anxious children and the many emotional and social issues they can face in everyday life.