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by Elizabeth Verdick (Author), Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)
Help kids recognize feelings of worry and develop healthy ways to cope
Worries and what ifs pop up all the time--and then they go away again. In Worries Are Not Forever, children learn that worrying thoughts are safe and fleeting. Whether their worries are big or small, this reassuring book shows kids ages 4-7 how to shrink worried thoughts by talking about them, asking for a hug, going outside, moving around, and replacing anxious thoughts with happier ones. With simple text and bright, inclusive illustrations, this book encourages children to stay optimistic and calm, even when worries seem scary.
In kid-friendly terms, this book explains worry, encourages children to find reasons to feel grateful, and shows how simple actions can bring the nervous system back into balance. Part of the award-winning Best Behavior(R) series, this title gives children strategies they can use to navigate the ups and downs of childhood.
- Normalizes worrying and the uncomfortable feelings that can come with it
- Teaches ways of coping with worry and disrupting anxious thoughts
- Encourages talking about worries and replacing them with gratitude
- Uses relatable, inclusive illustrations to show kids in everyday situations
- Expands on the themes in the board book with the same title
Worries Are Not Forever is a helpful tool for parents, caregivers, educators, and counselors who want to support children in understanding and managing their worry. It can be read during anxious moments--before a big event, during stressful transitions--or any time to open conversations and provide support. A special back matter section for adults offers tips and simple activities to help children recognize, talk about, and calm their worries with confidence. Great for children who read the board book edition and need an expanded reminder when behaviors resurface.
Author Biography
Elizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth edited books for children and parents.
These days she writes books for babies, toddlers, teens, and every age in between. She especially loves creating new board books. The Happy Healthy Baby(R) series is designed to capture the interest of the littlest readers. Elizabeth's Toddler Tools(R) series helps young children and their parents cope with those tough times and transitions that happen every day (like naptime and bedtime). In the Best Behavior(R) series, she helps toddlers reach new milestones and improve their day-to-day behavior.
Elizabeth also enjoys getting the chance to look at the funny side of life in the Laugh and Learn(R) series, which helps kids ages 8-13 get a handle on the social-emotional skills they're developing throughout the elementary and middle school years. She's also coauthor of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents), which offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day.
Elizabeth lives and writes near St. Paul, Minnesota.
Marieka Heinlen received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.
She launched her career as an award-winning children's book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all of the books in the Best Behavior(R) and Toddler Tools(R) series. Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers.
She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.
