What to Do When the News Scares You, Revised Edition

By: Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD

Published by Magination Press, American Psychological Association, 2025-01-07

<p>Whether from television news reports, the car radio, digital media, or adult discussions, children are often bombarded with unsettling information about the world around them.</p> <p>When the events being described include violence, extreme weather events, a disease outbreak, or discussions of more dispersed threats such as climate change or terrorism, children can get frightened and overwhelmed just like adults. </p> <p>This updated edition in the bestselling What-to-Do series can help. What-to-Do Guides for Kids are interactive self-help books designed to guide kids using-cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change.</p>