BOOK TALK: Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents

BOOK TALK: Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents by Reid Wilson, PhD, and Lynn Lyons, LICSW

One in every five kids suffers from a diagnosable anxiety disorder. With anxiety at epidemic levels among our children, Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents offers a contrarian yet effective approach to help children and teens push through their fears, worries, and phobias to ultimately become more resilient, independent, and happy. Unfortunately, when parents or professionals offer help in traditional ways, they unknowingly reinforce a child's worry and avoidance.
This book exposes the most common anxiety-enhancing patterns—including reassurance, accommodation, avoidance, and poor problem solving—and offers a concrete plan with 7 key principles that foster change.

Discussion Panel:
Dr. Scott Ratchford, Ph.D., School Psychologist, West Hartford Public Schools Dr. Sarah Schlegel, MD, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Daniel Weiner, MA LPC, Family Resource and Development Center, LLC

The book is free with your $15 membership to WHSEPTO or pick up a copy at the library.

Co-sponsored by: WEST HARTFORD SPECIAL EDUCATION PTO & WEST HARTFORD LIBRARIES