Coming out on the other side of a life-threatening medical diagnosis and the ensuing treatment takes a lot of ingenuity and resources. We’ve run the gamete looking for ways to help Jack deal with anxiety and depression during and after his bout with cancer, including various types of therapy and a whole lot of books.
While there is no substitute for a good therapist (particularly if you are a worried parent who is also trying to deal), books are enormously helpful on a day-to-day basis. For the other parents out there dealing with anxious kids, I thought I would share some of the books that our family found helpful. Please note that the below photos contain Amazon affiliate links.
Story Books for Kids with Medical Challenges
Little Tree
Age Range: 4-8
Franklin Goes to the Hospital
Age Range: 3-8
Story Books to Help Children Deal with Emotions
Is a Worry Worrying You?
Age Range: 4-8
When I Feel… Series
Age Range: 4-8
Workbooks for Kids with Anxiety or Medical Challenges
My Feeling Better Workbook
Age Range: 6-12
What To Do When You Worry Too Much
Age Range: 7-12
Digging Deep Journal
Age Range: 12+ (Artistic kids and mature kids as young as 8-9 could do great with this, in my opinion)
Do you have recommendations to add? I would love to hear about more, particularly any books specifically for tweens and teens!
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