What to Do When You Grumble Too Much - (What-To-Do Guides for Kids) by Dawn Huebner (Paperback)

About the Book

This hands-on workbook features information and exercises for kids who are coping with excessive stress, anxiety, fears, and worry. It includes writing and drawing activities along with practical, proactive exercises and techniques to reduce anxiety and worry. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Can kids learn to turn grumbles into gratitude? Yes--and this workbook shows them how!

Life can feel like an obstacle course--full of fun but also packed with tricky spots. When frustration takes over, it's easy for kids to get stuck in a cycle of complaining and negativity. But with the right tools, they can learn to shift their mindset and find the good in every day.

What to Do When You Grumble Too Much is an empowering guide that helps kids understand negative thinking and discover how to turn it around. Through engaging activities, lively illustrations, and expert strategies, this interactive workbook teaches kids how to challenge grumpy thoughts and build a more positive outlook.

Whether your child feels stuck in a grumpy mood or overwhelmed by life's challenges, this book offers a creative and compassionate path toward feeling better--and seeing the bright side.

Key Features:

• Perfect for kids ages 6-12 who struggle with frustration, negativity, or frequent complaining
• Uses proven cognitive-behavioral techniques to help kids reframe thoughts and develop emotional resilience
• Encourages gratitude, optimism, and problem-solving through fun, hands-on exercises
• Includes a supportive note for parents and caregivers to help kids build healthier thinking habits
• Part of the trusted What-to-Do Guides for Kids series--used by parents, educators, and therapists for more than 20 years
• Created by Magination Press, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association--leaders in children's mental health and well-being

Review Quotes

"What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Dr. Dawn Huebner will be a most appreciated book for parents of anxious children. In a straight-forward, clear and warm tone, Dr. Huebner teaches parents and their children effective techniques for dealing with anxiety based on well-established scientific principles. The message is positive and empowering. After reading the text together, and doing the recommended exercises, families will almost certainly be able to find relief from the 'worries' in their midst."--Jerry Miller, Ph.D., Director, University of Michigan Center for the Child and the Family

"Dr. Huebner has a gift for describing abstract issues in simple, concrete terms...a unique resource that helps children practice how to think differently. Highly recommended."--Carina Ziemek, MA, School Counselor

"The strategies that the author offers are ones that parents can use with simplicity and ease, which will assist to steer the child's brain toward more useful, positive thoughts."--Peg Renz, M.S., LPC-IT, Resource Consultant, Trinity Academy

About the Author

Dawn Huebner, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Exeter, New Hampshire, specializing in the treatment of children and their parents. She is the author of several books for children, including What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More and What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger. Visit her at www.dawnhuebnerphd.com and follow her on Facebook: @DawnHuebnerPhDSelf-HelpforParentsandKids.

Bonnie Matthews is the illustrator numerous books for children, including What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More and What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Sleep. She lives in Baltimore. Visit her at www.bonniematthewsillustration.com and follow her on Instagram: @bonnie_matthews_illustration.