How to talk with kids about fear, specifically the COVID-19 Coronavirus
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As we record and share this video, the world is gripped by COVID-19. As a result, many kids are struggling with increased fear. In this interview, we explore two key truths and some practical tips on addressing fear in kids.
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Here are additional resources you might find helpful. A big “thank you” to Mary Simms for sharing these resources with us.
Anxiety Related Resources
- How to Talk about COVID-19 with Your Children Guidelines from the National Association of School Psychologists: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
- Great examples & further resources from PBS: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Children’s Books Addressing Anxiety
- Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival*
- Jonathan James and the What-if Monster by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt*
- The Thing That Lou Couldn’t Do by Ashley Spires*
- The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett*
- The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright*
- No Matter What by Debi Gliori*
- Goodbye to Goodbyes by Lauren Chandler*
- Don’t Panic, Annika by Juliet Clark Bell
- Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears by Emily Gravett
- Zoe’s Hiding Place by David Powlison
- Outsmarting Worry: An Older Kid’s Guide to Managing Anxiety by Dawn Huebner
- Anxiety Relief for Kids (a book for parents) by Bridget Flynn Walker
*all available as read-alouds on YouTube