"Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children" by Reid Wilson, PhD and Lynn Lyons, LICSW

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you have anxious kids this is a MUST read. I've struggled with anxiety my whole life (and taught my kids to be anxious) and have read dozens of books and this one is hands down the best. The authors truly understand anxiety and what works and what doesn't work. One of my biggest take-aways was that while our instinct is frequently to reassure our kids and to try to minimize the problem, that this can actually increase the anxiety. Instead we need to teach them how to expect the unexpected and face it head on. They explain why we have anxiety, how we let it take control and how to get that control back in 7 simple steps. The skills in this book are applicable to ANY situation no matter what the cause of the anxiety. There is a companion book called "Playing with Anxiety: Casey's Guide for Teens and Kids" that your kids can read or you can read with them. If you ever have the chance to see Lynn Lyons speak I highly recommend going. She is funny and engaging and will put conquering anxiety within reach for you and your kids.