Kids just have more things to worry about these days. If you watch the nightly news for a few minutes, you'll see why! This is a book by Julia Cook that I have used for a few years. I've had parents borrow this book to read with their child, and the parents and kids just love it! I have read this book with students and then we've discussed it. Wilma Jean worries about everything. Wilma Jean is always questioning "What if?" A wise teacher teaches her the difference between things we can control and things we can't. This is a powerful visual for students. If you are having a conversation with your child about their worries, first validate what they are feeling. "I understand why this could make you worry. I understand why you are worried, let's talk about this." You don't have to buy this book. Many of these books are read alouds on youtube, so you can always listen to the book with your child online. There are lots of great books out there to approach these topics with your children or students. I am just featuring the ones I use quite a bit and have worked the best with my students.
Counselor Keri also has some great resources on dealing with worry. She has freebies on her website and lessons and units you can purchase. You can find some resources on worry here: Counselor Keri
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