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Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry

Published by The Open Field, Maria Shriver’s imprint at Penguin Random House.

The hands-on guide every parent needs to help their child conquer anxiety, fear, and overwhelm.

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  • “Every parent is under stress and living in a whole big world of worry. Now parents finally have the help they need to guide their children forward with wisdom and confidence. Help is finally here, thanks to Graber and Evans.”

    Maria Shriver

  • “Jam-packed with proven practical tools, this book teaches parents how to become the safe harbor their anxious children need to become resilient, confident, and capable of navigating their biggest worries.”

    Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, Ph.D., New York Times Bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline and author of The Way of Play

  • “A timely book, filled with practical strategies and useful tools to calm kids in this uncertain world. For parents who don't know what to say or how to say it, this book is for you.”

    Allison Edwards, LPC, author of Growing Up Strong

  • “Ashley Graber and Maria Evans' are like your calm, comforting, and respected aunties who see where you're coming from, know what it means to you, and hold your hand through creating more peace and security for parents and kids. I'm thrilled this book has come along and I heartily recommend it to parents of anxious kids!”

    Hunter Clarke-Fields, author of Raising Good Humans

About Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry

Kids today are more susceptible than ever to anxiety and stress. As a parent, you want to shield your child from these overwhelming feelings, but it can be daunting in an unpredictable world. Fortunately, there are ways to help, and Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry shows how. 

After working with thousands of parents and children struggling with anxiety, I worked with my colleague Ashley Graber to develop SAFER Parenting—a simple yet powerful five-step approach designed to help children ages 6-12 regulate emotions and build lasting self-esteem. Packed with real-life examples, we outline key practices to reduce worry, both in the moment and over time. You’ll learn how to: 

  • Recognize often-missed signs of anxiety and uncover their root causes

  • Manage big feelings and guide your child toward useful coping tools

  • Navigate difficult conversations with therapist-approved techniques

  • Nurture your child’s confidence and independence

  • Create psychological safety at home to increase calm and lower anxiety

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A note from Maria

We’ve all seen the headlines, and many of us have, unfortunately, seen it in our own families: children are struggling with anxiety and mental health more than ever before. I wrote this book with Ashley because I wanted to give parents tools to help them manage children’s anxiety that also enriched and deepened their relationships. 

I hope you enjoy, and that it brings your family some calm and connection!