What to Do When the News Scares You, Revised Edition - (What-To-Do Guides for Kids) by Jacqueline B Toner (Paperback)

About the Book

When the News Scares You helps children put scary events into perspective. As kids start to worry about things they've heard, this book will equip them to deal with those sensationalized stories and misinformation.

Book Synopsis

Whether from television news reports, the car radio, digital media, or adult discussions, children are often bombarded with unsettling information about the world around them.

When the events being described include violence, extreme weather events, a disease outbreak, or discussions of more dispersed threats such as climate change or terrorism, children can get frightened and overwhelmed just like adults.

This updated edition in the bestselling What-to-Do series can help. What-to-Do Guides for Kids are interactive self-help books designed to guide kids using-cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change.

Review Quotes

"[T]hese are excellent skill-building resources that prepare readers for the future in addition to addressing feelings in the moment. VERDICT Social emotional learning is a cornerstone of education, making these a welcome addition to any school or public library."--School Library Journal

-- (4/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD is a clinical psychologist, having earned her PhD from University of Virginia and served as Chief Facilitator for a medical resources project with Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Carnegie Mellon University.