What to do When the News Scares You by Jacqueline P. Toner, PhD

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The news can feel scary to adults at times and even more so to kids. Much as adults may want to shield them, this strategy often does not work. This book/workbook is filled with information and writing activities to help children to cope. I recommend it highly.

Just some of the chapter headings include Sometimes Scary Things Happen and What is News; others encourage more critical thinking as with What’s the Viewpoint; and What’s Your Source. There are also chapters called Taking Care of You and Making a Plan of Action among others. Each chapter is pretty short so easy to read.

The book begins with a note to adults. Take the time to read this if you are the parent, educator, therapist or other adult who is sharing this book with a child.

I am pretty certain that this title will help kids to feel less overwhelmed. It might just help some adults too.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the American Psychological Association-Magination Press for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 07 January 2025