New Releases by Dawn Huebner

This updated edition of What to Do When You Worry Too Much guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety.

Many children worry about doing things on their own, with fears escalating to the point of not being able to leave their parents'' side. But staying with a parent isn''t always possible, and doing things independently is an important part of growing up. Facing Mighty Fears About Being Apart From Parents teaches 3 steps to manage oversize fears. Fun Facts about separation in the animal kingdom keep children engaged, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and Supplemental Resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals. This book is part of the Dr. Dawn''s Mini Books About Mighty Fears series, designed to help children ages 6-10 tackle their fears and live happier lives.

Many children avoid taking on challenges, melting down when the going gets tough. But doing things you aren''t very good at is one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy and strong. That means it''s okay to mess up, and fumble, and fail. In fact, you should do these things. Mistakes are exactly what your brain needs to grow. Facing Mighty Fears About Making Mistakes helps 6-10-year-olds get more comfortable with imperfection. Fun Facts about famous mistakes engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and supplemental Resource Section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals. This book is part of the Dr. Dawn''s Mini Books About Mighty Fears series designed to help children ages 6-10 tackle their fears and live happier lives.

Many children are afraid of baddies and villains who do, in fact, do hurtful things. But sometimes fear far outstrips danger, and even children who are safe feel apprehensive all the time. Facing Mighty Fears About Baddies and Villains teaches 3 steps to help manage ongoing fears. Fun Facts engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and supplemental Resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals. This book is part of the Dr. Dawn''s Mini Books About Mighty Fears series, designed to help children ages 6-10 tackle their fears and live happier lives.

The art of exposure lies in perfectly pitched challenges. Get them wrong and nothing changes. Get them right and you set an anxious child free. This practical resource guide contains 75 creative, user-friendly lists of exposure activities appropriate for 5-12-year olds struggling with anxiety. Entries cover a wide range of fears and concerns, such as Clowns, Making Mistakes, Picky Eating, Separation Anxiety, and Vomiting. An essential addition to the therapeutic toolbox of practitioners using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), this A-Z guide combines evidence-based guidance with inventive, engaging, actionable activities for an extensive list of childhood fears and concerns.

First time jitters are normal, but when they turn into tears and outright refusal, the world shrinks in problematic ways. Facing Mighty Fears About Trying New Things teaches children to manage uncertainty about new experiences. Fun Facts engage children while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and a supplemental Resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals. This book is part of the Dr. Dawn''s Mini Books About Mighty Fears series, designed to help children ages 6-10 tackle their fears and live happier lives.

Fear of animals that slither, bite, and sting can get in the way of going places and doing things. Facing Might Fears About Animals teaches children techniques to shrink over-size fears. Fun Facts about bees, dogs, spiders, and snakes engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and supplemental Resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals. This book is part of the Dr. Dawn''s Mini Books About Mighty Fears series, designed to help children ages 6-10 tackle their fears and live happier lives.

Warm, funny and factual, this book eases over-size fears about throwing up, helping 6-10-year-olds live happier lives. Supplemental tips for parents and caretakers ensure maximum effectiveness.

Written with warmth and humor, and filled with practical tips, this book eases over-size fears about health, helping 6-10-year-olds live happier lives. Supplemental guidance for parents and caretakers ensures maximum effectiveness.

When children learn about something big and bad - even when they hear only bits and pieces - their brains get busy trying to make sense of it. Where did it happen? Why did it happen? And especially, will it happen again? Something Bad Happened guides children ages 6 to 12 and the adults who care about them through tough conversations about national and international tragedies. The non-specific term "bad thing" is used throughout, keeping this a flexible tool, and so children are never inadvertently exposed to events their parents have chosen not to share. Fear, sadness and uncertainty about the "bad thing" all are normalized, and immediately usable coping tools provided. For children and parents to read together, this one-of-a-kind resource by child psychologist and best-selling author Dawn Huebner provides comfort, support and next steps for children learning about troubling world events.

Worry has a way of growing, shifting from not-a-big-deal to a VERY BIG DEAL in the blink of an eye. This big-deal Worry is tricky, luring children into behaviours that keep the anxiety cycle going. Children often find it hard to fight back against Worry, but not anymore. Outsmarting Worry teaches 9-13 year olds and the adults who care about them a specific set of skills that makes it easier to face - and overcome - worries and fears. Smart, practical, proven techniques are presented in language immediately accessible to children with an emphasis on shifting from knowing to doing, from worried to happy and free.

Nail biting. Thumb sucking. Hair twirling. Scab picking. Shirt chewing. Do you have a habit that''s hard to stop? A habit that embarrasses you or gets you in trouble? If so, you''re not alone. Lots of kids have habits they wish they could lose. But habits are stronger than wishes. They lock on, holding you tight. Even if you want to break free, you can''t. Unless you have the keys.""What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold"" guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat a variety of habits. Engaging examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions teach children a set of habit-busting strategies in the form of ''keys'' to unlock the chains holding their habits in place. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for empowering children to set themselves free.

Wouldn''t it be great if you could climb into bed, snuggle under your covers, and fall asleep without any fuss or fear? Without listening for noises or thinking about bad guys? Without an extra drink, or an extra hug, or an extra trip to the bathroom? Bedtime is tough for many kids. If you''re a kid who dreads your bed, and are convinced that nothing short of magic will make nighttime easier, this book is for you.""What to Do When You Dread Your Bed"" guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat problems with sleep. Fears, busy brains, restless bodies, and overdependence on parents are all tackled as children gain the skills they need for more peaceful nights. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to fall asleep and stay asleep - like magic!

The author, a clinical psychologist, guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking. Provides step-by-step instructions for becoming more positive.