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Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry: Tools to Ease Anxiety and Overwhelm Paperback – February 11, 2025

by Ashley Graber LMFT (Author), Maria Evans LMFT (Author)

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A must-have guide for helping your child conquer worry, fear, and overwhelm

AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER

Kids today are more susceptible than ever to anxiety and stress. As a parent, you want to shield your child from these overwhelming feelings, but it can be daunting in an unpredictable world. Fortunately, there are ways to help, and Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry shows how.

Psychotherapists and parent coaching team Ashley Graber, LMFT, and Maria Evans, LMFT, introduce SAFER Parenting—a simple yet powerful five-step approach designed to help children ages 6-12 regulate emotions and build lasting self-esteem. Offering real-life examples and drawing on their experience working with thousands of families struggling with anxiety, they outline key practices to reduce worry both in the moment and over time. You’ll learn how to:

  • Recognize often-missed signs of anxiety and uncover their root causes
  • Manage big feelings and guide your child toward useful coping tools
  • Navigate difficult conversations with therapist-approved techniques
  • Nurture your child’s confidence and independence
  • Create psychological safety at home to increase calm and lower anxiety

Meeting parents where they are, Raising Calm Kids In a World of Worry shows how despite having plenty of reasons to worry, you can become a more confident parent and help your child find ease when they need it most.
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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    The Open Field
  4. Publication date
    February 11, 2025
  5. Dimensions
    5.2 x 0.54 x 7.9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0143137794
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0143137795
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Then hands-on guide every parent needs to help their child conquer anxiety, fear, and overwhelm

Learn why kids worry, how to spot it, and what to do about it

Access thearpist-approved techniques for having difficult conversations

Manage big feelings and nurture your child's self-esteem

Jam-packed with proven practical tools, says Tina Payne Bryson

More peace and security for parents and kids, says Hunter Clarke-Fields

For parents who don't know what to say or how to say it, this book is for you, says Allison Edwards

Maria Shriver presents THE OPEN FIELD. A publisher imprint. Books that rise above the noise.

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“Parents finally have the help they need to guide their children forward with wisdom and confidence.”
—Maria Shriver

“Jam-packed with proven practical tools, this book teaches parents how to be the safe harbor their anxious children need to become resilient, confident, and capable of navigating their biggest worries.”
—Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, PhD, coauthor of The Whole-Brain Child and author of The Way of Play
 
“Ashley Graber and Maria Evans are like your calm, comforting, and respected aunties who see where you’re coming from, know what it means to you, and hold your hand through creating more peace and security for parents and kids.”
—Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, author of Raising Good Humans and host of the Mindful Parenting podcast
 
“For parents who don’t know what to say or how to say it, this book is for you.”
—Allison Edwards, LPC, author of Growing Up Strong and Why Smart Kids Worry

About the Author

Ashley Graber and Maria Evans are nationally recognized parent coaches, child and family psychotherapists, and speakers based in Los Angeles, CA.

Ashley and Maria empower parents to navigate the intricate journey of raising children, offering knowledge and a supportive network that spans across continents. The duo run ongoing parenting groups in which parents around the globe can discover a wealth of strategies and practical insights for better parenting, making these groups a nurturing space for honing parenting skills while embracing the diverse perspectives of fellow caretakers.

In addition, Ashley and Maria have trained over 8,000 psychotherapists, psychologists, counselors, and parent coaches to support children with anxiety, as well as teach mindfulness tools for anxiety and work-life integration training for parents at corporate events around the world. They teach empirically-backed psychotherapeutic exercises and tools that are effective and easy to implement at home with children or in psychotherapy offices.

The pair's teachings combine the wisdom of child and family psychology and their understanding of trauma, bridging Maria's background in researching the effects of the 9/11 attacks on young children at Columbia University, with Ashley's expertise in meditation and mindfulness to show the impact of anxiety on the family and help parents and children find calm in a world of worry.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Open Field
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 11, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143137794
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143137795
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.54 x 7.9 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #144,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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  1. Maria Evans

    Maria Evans

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    Maria Evans, LMFT is the co-author of Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry (Penguin Random House), published under Maria Shriver's The Open Field imprint and written in collaboration with Ashley Graber, LMFT. The book provides evidence-based strategies to help parents manage stress, reduce worry, and support their children's emotional well-being—giving them the confidence to thrive in today’s high-pressure world.

    She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#126113) and adjunct professor living in Los Angeles, California.

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    Ashley Graber

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    Ashley Graber, MA, LMFT, is the co-author of Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry (Penguin Random House), published under Maria Shriver's The Open Field imprint and written in collaboration with Maria Evans, LMFT. The book provides evidence-based strategies to help parents manage stress, reduce worry, and support their children's emotional well-being—giving them the confidence to thrive in today’s high-pressure world.

    Ashley Graber is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#93409) and Mindfulness Expert, with a practice based in Los Angeles, California, and currently residing in Charleston, South Carolina.

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