Scary News: 12 Ways to Raise Joyful Children When the Headlines are Full of Fear [Paperback]

Lorna Ann Knox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2004

A comforting, practical guide for parents and educators filled with realistic suggestions forprotecting and nurturing a childs inner spirit during challenging times. The author uses scientificresearch to explain why it is important to protect children from the frightening realities of todaysheadlines, while encouraging parents to realize that their intuition is their greatest asset.

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From the Author

I did not set out to write an intellectual dissertation about parenting. I am a busy parent and I wanted to give other busy parents an easy to digest guide that offered enough depth and scope to be worthwhile. We need to protect our children from the scary issues of today, but we must also prepare them and give them the tools they need to cope when we are not there. And we must fill their hearts with the love, beauty, goodness and joy that are the realities of life not shown in the headlines.

"Scary News" is the title of this book, but joy is the essential message. As we are bombarded with news of the harsh and ugly realities in the world, we must work to consciously bring more joy into our lives. Parents will find it encouraging, uplifting and reassuring. The suggestions are real and practical for today’s families. However, the topic is meaningful for more than parents and any reader will find ways to decrease the power of fear and discover ways to live a more joyful life.

About the Author

Lorna Knox has been an educator for 24 years, in her personal and professional life. She is an extraordinary teacher and has found ways to use her talents as a teacher outside of the conventional classroom. Children have always been a part of her life, in a wide variety of settings. As a nurse and health educator for 15 years, she taught adults and children about health issues, pregnancy and child care. As a homeschool parent and an active member of her church, she created curriculum and explored practical and fun ways to teach spiritual concepts to children of all ages. Lorna lived around the U.S., in Europe, and Asia while growing up, which allowed her to experience world cultures and spiritual teachings. She now calls the Pacific Northwest home and lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and three children. When she is not writing, Lorna is busy homeschooling and teaching classes on a variety of parenting topics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 189 pages
• Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers (October 14, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565892011
• ISBN-13: 978-1565892019
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,939,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A resource for raising children in a modern age, January 9, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scary News: 12 Ways to Raise Joyful Children When the Headlines are Full of Fear (Paperback)

Scary News: 12 Ways To Raise Joyful Children When The Headlines Are Full Of Fear by Lorna Ann Knox (a former nurse and health educator, and currently a teacher in Portland, Oregon) is a resource for raising children in a modern age full of terrors. Offering guidelines for teaching children of various ages and stages of development, from early childhood to teens, how to lead balanced lives without being overwhelmed by news of horrible events such as war, natural disasters, terrorist attacks and economic busts. Scary News is not an escapist guide; it stresses the importance of learning information, but balances that with the key of learning to make life choices out of love, not fear. A reassuring and knowledgeable supplement for answering some of the most difficult questions a child can ask.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scary News--A Practical Guide for Parents and Educators, February 11, 2005

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Kris Knight (Hillsboro, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scary News: 12 Ways to Raise Joyful Children When the Headlines are Full of Fear (Paperback)

As a Child Development Specialist, parents and teachers often ask me how much their children and students should be told about certain tragedies headling the news. It's a complicated question, but Lorna's book is full of fresh, practical ideas to help guide us. During the Tsunami event, a Kindergarten teacher at my school struggled with how much information to discuss with her class of 5-years olds. I gave her my copy of Scary News, and after reading it she declared it to be "wonderful", and asked that our school purchase more copies for our staff and parents. Scary News is a resource book that should be in every parent's library.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites, November 19, 2005

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Flip - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scary News: 12 Ways to Raise Joyful Children When the Headlines are Full of Fear (Paperback)

This book is such a comfort. As a child therapist for several years and now a mother of three, I embrace the premise of this book: that bad news and scary information is available everywhere and that our children are profoundly affected by it. That's why is is so refreshing to read Scary News. It is really rare to find an author who writes with such clarity and joy and who offers such easy and practical things to do with children to counteract these forces. For example, I really liked the suggestions on creating comforting and beautiful places in your home with your children. Throughout the book Lorna Knox addresses the spiritual side of children in a joyful and non-denominational way, which adds a depth and wisdom that most parenting books don't come close to. The goal is to prepare children to deal with reality in a mature, joyful and compassionate way. And, without addressing any specific behavior problems, it is clear to me that the suggestions in this book would alleviate many of the behavior problems parents face. I highly recommend it.