When our children are born, we do everything we can to make sure they have love, food, clothing, and shelter. But despite all this, one in five children today suffers from a diagnosed anxiety disorder, and countless others suffer from anxiety that interferes with critical social, academic, and physical development. Dr. Donna Pincus, nationally recognized childhood anxiety expert, is here to help. In Growing Up Brave, Dr. Pincus helps parents identify and understand anxiety in their children, outlines effective and convenient parenting techniques for reducing anxiety, and shows parents how to promote bravery for long-term confidence. From trouble sleeping and separation anxiety to social anxiety or panic attacks, Growing Up Brave provides an essential toolkit for instilling happiness and confidence for childhood and beyond.
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"A step-by-step guide to help their children deal with the ever encroaching stress and fears that our disconnected world is creating. Dr. Pincus empowers parents to use simple, scientifically established techniques to guide the development of competent and confident children. Growing Up Brave should be on every parent's bookshelf, especially parents whose children show signs of oversensitivity to everyday life, anxiety, and fearfulness." (John J. Ratey, MD, author of Spark )
"Pediatricians and parents are concerned about the increasing use of anti-anxiety prescription drugs for children. Growing Up Brave gives children stress-busting skills so they will need less pills. I highly recommend it!" (William Sears, MD, coauthor of The Successful Child )
"A wonderful book that should be helpful to any family today, especially those with fearful and anxious children (and parents). Dr. Pincus's most useful message is to teach parents to calm down, don't rush the child off to a psychiatrist for meds, don't jump to the conclusion that the child has an attentional or learning problem. Parents are usually the best resource when their child is under stress; Pincus teaches them, in very concrete and specific ways with many instantly recognizable examples, exactly how to provide what the child needs." (Richard O'Connor, PhD, author of Undoing Depression )
"Pediatricians and parents are concerned about the increasing use of anti-anxiety prescription drugs for children. Growing Up Brave gives children stress-busting skills so they will need less pills. I highly recommend it!" (William Sears, MD, coauthor of The Successful Child )
"A wonderful book that should be helpful to any family today, especially those with fearful and anxious children (and parents). Dr. Pincus's most useful message is to teach parents to calm down, don't rush the child off to a psychiatrist for meds, don't jump to the conclusion that the child has an attentional or learning problem. Parents are usually the best resource when their child is under stress; Pincus teaches them, in very concrete and specific ways with many instantly recognizable examples, exactly how to provide what the child needs." (Richard O'Connor, PhD, author of Undoing Depression )
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Dr. Donna Pincus is the Director of the Child and Adolescent Fear and Anxiety Treatment Program at Boston University
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By K
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Before reading this book, my 4 year old daughter would not step foot in a public bathroom. It was beginning to take over our lives as I started to avoid long day trips so she would not have a panic attack. I believe that the CBT training helped her regain her confidence and I am happy to say that she finally used the restroom at school today. I have also been trying to use the "5 minutes daily time" with each of my children. It is so nice to put down my work and cell phone and spend 5 minutes with my child while they are in charge of what we will be doing. The book was easy to read, covered different age groups and had different examples. It is definitely worth it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When anxiety gets the best of a child, it really wreaks havoc on the both the child and the parents. This book is filled with stories from Dr. Pincus' practice where she guides children to overcoming their fears with the help of their parents. She shares the straight forward techniques which have worked so well in helping many children overcome their anxiety.
I work in parent education and will definitely recommend this book to any parent who is struggling with their children's anxiety. When children can successfully deal with their fears and worries, everyone will be having a lot more fun!
I work in parent education and will definitely recommend this book to any parent who is struggling with their children's anxiety. When children can successfully deal with their fears and worries, everyone will be having a lot more fun!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Shan
Format:Hardcover
Mom to a 3-year-old and 21-month-old. As a parent, I didn't realize how many of my loving attempts to soothe or reassure my child were actually perpetuating my child's anxiety! This book has opened my eyes to the simples changes I need to make in order for my children to live with less worry. I love the "5 minutes" approach and it's working great on my children. I also love the section on teaching children how to recognize their physical anxiety symptoms and how to feel in control. Dr. Pincus is a brilliant woman with simple-yet-solid, research-backed techniques that are helping my children to grow up brave.
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book seems to capture our experience with an anxious child very well. I have found the suggestions to be very helpful and I very glad I got this book!
By Hcdw
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw a poster for this book in my daughters pediatricians office. I had to buy it. I took my daughter to a Japanese restaurant and she absolutely freaked over the fire and noise etc... She is five. She didn't want to go to any restaurant after that. Nor did she was to go to school in fear they would do something with fire. She also has separation anxiety as well. I read this book twice already. Very easy read. It helped me understand anxiety and gave me easy techniques to apply. I saw an improvement within one week. My daughters anxiety has been reduced tremendously compare to where she was a month ago. Thank you!
By Bob
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Interesting, useful info; some pretty easy tactics that I wouldn't have thought of myself to help shape my child's behavior.
Format:Hardcover
This book has been a true treasure to me. We have a daughter who, at only six years of age and in grade one, seems to struggle with anxiety. Though we do not have an official diagnosis, many of the tips in Growing Up Brave have been very helpful as we help our daughter slowly become more confident in school.
The book is very easy to read, well organized and the tips are adaptable for children of all ages. The ideas are simple, yet effective, and very practical. Growing Up Brave is a book that should be read by all parents who have to deal with childhood anxiety, as well as education professionals.
I highly recommend this book and give it a huge thumbs up!
The book is very easy to read, well organized and the tips are adaptable for children of all ages. The ideas are simple, yet effective, and very practical. Growing Up Brave is a book that should be read by all parents who have to deal with childhood anxiety, as well as education professionals.
I highly recommend this book and give it a huge thumbs up!
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I heard the author interviewed and was intrigued. I thought my child was growing out of his anxiety but had recommended the book to a friend. a few months later when faced with another episode of anxiety with my child. I read the book and found so much help in it! It gave me practical and realistic tools. Great information!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Look no further for the perfect anxiety book
This is the perfect book for anyone with a child struggling with anxiety. There were many different strategies I was able to use that allow me to see results with my child. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Patti S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Help for the frazzled parent
Growing up Brave is great for any parent who has a child that is afraid, anxious, stressed or just needs a little extra boast in life. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Janell B
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