First Aid for Your Child's Mind - Paperback Book

Keeping children happy in the ‘age of anxiety’ was never easy - and the global pandemic has made it even harder. Gone are those carefree days where it was possible to shelter kids from worrying news items as the messages about germs, washing hands and keeping away from other people are pumped into school classrooms loud and clear. Watching your parent leave the house wearing gloves and a mask can leave a long-lasting impression that will linger for many years.

Today’s children will remember this pandemic for the rest of their lives and protecting their mental health should be a priority now. Most parents will readily admit to feeling under-prepared when it comes to helping their child cope with emotional problems, which is why in this book you’ll discover:

• How to help your child express emotions and cope with difficult events.

• What to say to soothe anxiety, fears and worries.

• Which words to avoid because they’ll make your child feel worse!

• How to talk about germs without creating life-long phobias.

• How to help your child overcome school anxieties and OCD.

Whether your child is experiencing a fear of the dark and having trouble sleeping, or is developing a fear of germs and going out , you’ll find helpful solutions in this book. Other chapters include details on solving a fear of dogs or spiders, social media bullying, travel anxiety and stage fright or worries about interviews and auditions.

Author Alicia Eaton uses her 15 years Harley Street experience to explain how parents and teachers can administer ‘first-aid’ to soothe anxieties, fears and worries. Correct handling at an early stage can reduce the emotional cost later.

This book is accompanied by a free ‘Success Diary’ which you can download from this website. It’s designed to help you stay on track when solving problems such as separation anxiety at bedtime, school refusal or a fear of dogs.