Why Smart Kids Worry and What Parents Can Do to Help offers a clear, compassionate look at why bright, observant children often struggle with anxiety that seems far beyond their years.
Drawing on real-world counselling experience, this practical guide explains how intellectually advanced kids think differently, why they fixate on big questions, and how that unique wiring can turn everyday events into major worries.
Parents learn how to respond when children ask about global warming, death, terrorism, natural disasters, school pressure, and the future, without either dismissing their fears or feeding them.
At the heart of the book are fifteen concrete tools designed especially for smart, anxious kids. These strategies help children name their fears, put problems into perspective, and build confidence in handling scary thoughts and situations.
Inside, parents will find help with:
- Understanding how smart kids process information and risk
- Identifying the real source of a child’s anxiety
- Setting healthy limits around news and media
- Answering tough questions in calm, age-appropriate ways
- Teaching skills that make daily life more worry-free
Supportive and easy to use, this resource is ideal for families of bright, emotionally intense children who want compassionate guidance and practical tools.
