What to Do When You Worry Too Much, 2nd Edition: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

by Dawn Huebner, Unknown Author

Can kids learn to shrink their worries? Yes—and this workbook shows them how!


Worries can feel like weeds—once they start growing, they can take over everything. For kids, those worries can seem impossible to control. But with the right tools, they can learn to stop feeding their fears and start feeling calm and confident again.


This updated edition of What to Do When You Worry Too Much is a trusted, interactive guide that helps kids understand anxiety and take charge of their thoughts. Through playful metaphors, engaging illustrations, and step-by-step strategies, this workbook teaches kids how to break the worry cycle and build coping skills that last.


Whether your child is anxious about school, friends, or everyday challenges, this book offers a clear, compassionate path toward peace of mind—and a happier, more confident life.


Key



Perfect for kids ages 6–12 who struggle with anxiety or frequent worrying
Uses proven cognitive-behavioral techniques to help kids manage anxious thoughts and feelings
Includes fun, hands-on exercises and creative prompts to make learning engaging and effective
Features a supportive note for parents and caregivers to guide kids through the process
Part of the trusted What-to-Do Guides for Kids series—used by parents, educators, and therapists for more than 20 years
Created by Magination Press, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association—leaders in children’s mental health and well-being

81 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2025

About the author

Dawn Huebner, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist and Parent Coach specializing in childhood anxiety. She is the author of 20 books for children (and one for therapists), including bestsellers What to Do When You Worry Too Much and Outsmarting Worry.

Dr. Huebner recognized the need for lively, easy-to-read take-home materials to help children practice the strategies they were learning in her office. She created a format effective for 6-12-year olds – the What to Do Guides for Kids - teaching complex psychological concepts using metaphors, language, and humor easily understood by children. Subsequent books maintain her distinctive voice while adding a layer of detail and sophistication appreciated by older children and teens.

All of Dr. Huebner’s books echo her philosophy - that children can and should be taught to help themselves, and that they are capable of overcoming even stuck-seeming challenges.
Dr. Huebner’s books sell briskly around the world, and have been translated into 23 languages. She has been featured on the TODAY Show, CNN.com, WebMD and many other news and information outlets, and is frequently interviewed by popular parenting magazines. Dr. Huebner’s TEDx talk on Rethinking Anxiety has been viewed over a million times.

Dr. Huebner enjoys hearing from readers. She is always at work on her next book...