This book was previously published under the title "Mom, I’m Scared! How to Teach Your Child to Manage Their Fears."
This book will help caring adults find the right approach to children's fears, soothe a scared child, and teach them how to derive benefit from this ancient and natural emotion.
As they discover the world, a child may find many scary things in it: from a mean dog to a monster under the bed. At times, they are gripped by anxiety before a test or frightened by the potential loss of a loved one. For adults—parents, teachers, and grandparents—it can be difficult to discuss these fears with children without being dismissive or shaming, as we ourselves easily give in to panic.
The authors of the book, experts in the field of emotional intelligence Victoria Shimanskaya and Alexandra Chkanikova, suggest not getting rid of fears or denying them, but finding benefits and resources within them—so that fear becomes an ally to the child rather than an enemy.
Each chapter of the book includes practical tasks and exercises for children and parents, as well as examples of dialogues to have with a child in each specific situation. Thanks to this, the whole family can learn to make friends with their fears, step by step.
Authors: Victoria Shimanskaya, Alexandra Chkanikova
Pages: 192 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 215x145x15 mm
