Books

Starbright, Simple Visualizations to Help Children; by Maureen Garth "This book was recommended to me many years ago by a 4th grade teacher who used it during their circle time each morning. Parents have found it very helpful for children who are having difficulty with falling asleep." - Lisa Schneller, LCSW

Grumpy Monkey, By Suzanne Lang

My Magic Breath, by Nick Ortner and Alison Taylor takes the principles of deep breathing and teaches them to children in a way they can understand.

What Do You Do With a Problem?, by Kobi Yamada (author of #1 bestseller, What do you do with an idea?)

Best for toddlers: After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again)

Best for preschoolers: The Whatifs

Best for teaching young kids tapping: Gorilla Thumps and Bear Hugs: A Tapping Solution Children’s Story

Best for parents to read with young kids: Hey Warrior

Best for early readers: What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

Best workbook for kids: The Anxiety Workbook for Kids: Take Charge of Fears and Worries Using the Gift of Imagination

Best for young girls: Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl’s Guide to Overcoming Worry and Anxiety

Best toolkit of anxiety solutions for kids: Superpowered: Transform Anxiety Into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience

Best for tweens: Outsmarting Worry: An Older Kid’s Guide to Managing Anxiety

Best graphic novel: Guts

Best for teens: Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress

Best novel for teens: A Quiet Kind of Thunder

Best workbook for teens: The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal With Anxiety and Worry

Best for parents of young kids with anxiety: The Opposite of Worry: The Playful Parenting Approach to Childhood Anxieties and Fears

Best for parents of teens with anxiety: Helping Your Anxious Teen: Positive Parenting Strategies to Help Your Teen Beat Anxiety, Stress and Worry

Best for parents who also have anxiety: Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children

VIDEOS

YouTube - Kids Peace Out Meditations for Children

(2) Balloon (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic Kids - YouTube

(2) The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety - YouTube