10 PSYCHOLOGIST RECOMMENDED BOOKS THAT GOT KIDS THROUGH 2020

10 PSYCHOLOGIST RECOMMENDED BOOKS THAT GOT KIDS THROUGH 2020

Sara Darnell  |  Dec 23, 2020

Sara Darnell  |  Dec 23, 2020

Let's be honest: 2020 wasn't easy for anyone... And when it comes to our children, it can be very difficult to explain the complicated events going on in the world. Psychologists everywhere have noticed an uptick in children experiencing anxiety, stress, confusion, and other issues that have come as a result of 2020. We should note that these are completely normal things for children to experience, but what is the best way to work through these feelings? Many psychologists have turned to children's books to teach young readers how to deal with their emotions. Here’s a list of the books that these psychologists are recommending to children, each one has been tried and tested with overwhelmingly positive results.

Let's be honest: 2020 wasn't easy for anyone... And when it comes to our children, it can be very difficult to explain the complicated events going on in the world. Psychologists everywhere have noticed an uptick in children experiencing anxiety, stress, confusion, and other issues that have come as a result of 2020. We should note that these are completely normal things for children to experience, but what is the best way to work through these feelings? Many psychologists have turned to children's books to teach young readers how to deal with their emotions. Here’s a list of the books that these psychologists are recommending to children, each one has been tried and tested with overwhelmingly positive results.

BY DANIELA OWEN

BY DANIELA OWEN

This book is a mindfully written self-help guide to aid children in dealing with stress and anxiety, by uncovering their emotions and following a simple calming routine.

Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works primarily with children, adolescents, and their families and specializes in using evidence-based treatments to help with managing anxiety, worry, anger, and low mood. Through her children’s books, Daniela brings to life concepts and strategies that can be helpful for children everywhere.

This book is a mindfully written self-help guide to aid children in dealing with stress and anxiety, by uncovering their emotions and following a simple calming routine.

Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works primarily with children, adolescents, and their families and specializes in using evidence-based treatments to help with managing anxiety, worry, anger, and low mood. Through her children’s books, Daniela brings to life concepts and strategies that can be helpful for children everywhere.

BY JENNIFER GAITHER

BY JENNIFER GAITHER

A great resource for dealing with frustrated children, this book teaches that you don't have to yell and throw a tantrum to get what you want. We know how kids can get when they haven't left the house all day or are just plain angry about not getting what they want. This book will help your child understand how to communicate what they want in the proper way!

A great resource for dealing with frustrated children, this book teaches that you don't have to yell and throw a tantrum to get what you want. We know how kids can get when they haven't left the house all day or are just plain angry about not getting what they want. This book will help your child understand how to communicate what they want in the proper way!

BY MARK BROWN

BY MARK BROWN

Zen Pig might just be the cutest way to help your child learn how to focus their emotions when they are stressed out or anxious. Zen Pig teaches children the value of gratitude, mindfulness, and compassion in a way that's easy for them to understand. 

This inspiring book is one of the best ways to help your child learn about their emotions. Especially in trying times, this book is sure to help your child calm down.

Zen Pig might just be the cutest way to help your child learn how to focus their emotions when they are stressed out or anxious. Zen Pig teaches children the value of gratitude, mindfulness, and compassion in a way that's easy for them to understand. 

This inspiring book is one of the best ways to help your child learn about their emotions. Especially in trying times, this book is sure to help your child calm down.

BY DANIELA OWEN

BY DANIELA OWEN

In the second book of her Right Now series, Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D., provides an excellent tool for parents to help their children learn what it means to be brave. Dr. Owen explains the choice that we all have when we face situations that may make us anxious or fearful.

This book is perfect for the uncertain times we face today and can be very effective in teaching children how to deal with their fears

In the second book of her Right Now series, Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D., provides an excellent tool for parents to help their children learn what it means to be brave. Dr. Owen explains the choice that we all have when we face situations that may make us anxious or fearful.

This book is perfect for the uncertain times we face today and can be very effective in teaching children how to deal with their fears

BY MARILEE JOY MAYFIELD

BY MARILEE JOY MAYFIELD

Psychologist's say that the most important thing we can do for our children is let them know they are loved, especially when the world around them seems to be falling apart.  The special bond a mother shares with her children is one of the most powerful forces of nature. 

This beautifully written book will help your child understand the unconditional amount of love you have for them.

Psychologist's say that the most important thing we can do for our children is let them know they are loved, especially when the world around them seems to be falling apart.  The special bond a mother shares with her children is one of the most powerful forces of nature. 

This beautifully written book will help your child understand the unconditional amount of love you have for them.

BY APRIL AND JACK JONES

BY APRIL AND JACK JONES

Inspire your child’s greatness - learn from a unicorn! This amazing book is perfect for teaching children to follow their passions in life. It follows the story of Reverie the unicorn as she follows each one of her passions, despite the people doubting her. We could all use some hope after the year we just had, and this book is full of it! Psychologists have noticed that this book is quick to enliven the spirits of children who may be sad or frustrated.

Believe in yourself and your dreams, even when no one around believes in you, because with hard work and diligence, any dream can be achieved!

Inspire your child’s greatness - learn from a unicorn! This amazing book is perfect for teaching children to follow their passions in life. It follows the story of Reverie the unicorn as she follows each one of her passions, despite the people doubting her. We could all use some hope after the year we just had, and this book is full of it! Psychologists have noticed that this book is quick to enliven the spirits of children who may be sad or frustrated.

Believe in yourself and your dreams, even when no one around believes in you, because with hard work and diligence, any dream can be achieved!

BY DOMINIC ANGLIM

BY DOMINIC ANGLIM

A huge part of helping children feel better is helping them build their self-confidence. This book is written to do exactly that! Follow Rija the lemur's adventure through the Madagascar forest and learn about the importance of self-confidence! When Rija discovers 4 "secret words," she realizes that she can do anything  she puts her mind to.

The illustrations in this book are adorable and your child will learn to believe in themselves by the end of this exciting story. Psychologists love the meaningful, yet fun the lessons in this book.

A huge part of helping children feel better is helping them build their self-confidence. This book is written to do exactly that! Follow Rija the lemur's adventure through the Madagascar forest and learn about the importance of self-confidence! When Rija discovers 4 "secret words," she realizes that she can do anything  she puts her mind to.

The illustrations in this book are adorable and your child will learn to believe in themselves by the end of this exciting story. Psychologists love the meaningful, yet fun the lessons in this book.

BY MARILEE JOY MAYFIELD

BY MARILEE JOY MAYFIELD

This fun, rhyming book is great for children who are beginning to make friendships and understand what it means to care for someone else. Psychologists often recommend it as a resource when helping socialize children. It focuses on values such as compassion, empathy, and kindness.

This book also dives into self-love and teaches children the importance of becoming their own friend, especially during hard times.

This fun, rhyming book is great for children who are beginning to make friendships and understand what it means to care for someone else. Psychologists often recommend it as a resource when helping socialize children. It focuses on values such as compassion, empathy, and kindness.

This book also dives into self-love and teaches children the importance of becoming their own friend, especially during hard times.

BY RACHEL URRUTIA CHU

BY RACHEL URRUTIA CHU

Fiona Flamingo is recommended by psychologists to help children understand and manage their feelings. This colorfully illustrated book teaches that it's ok if you don't understand your emotions and it's ok to be scared, angry, and sad at times. 

It's a great resource for helping children see that their differences are a good thing and that being unique should not be looked down upon. And the story is so much fun!

Fiona Flamingo is recommended by psychologists to help children understand and manage their feelings. This colorfully illustrated book teaches that it's ok if you don't understand your emotions and it's ok to be scared, angry, and sad at times. 

It's a great resource for helping children see that their differences are a good thing and that being unique should not be looked down upon. And the story is so much fun!

BY DANIELA OWEN

BY DANIELA OWEN

Sometimes children just want to think about themselves, but we live in a world with lots of other people. It's important to be aware of and kind to all of these other people. This book is a guide for children to help them understand why being aware is important, and what actions they can do to show kindness. 

In the third book of her Right Now series, Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. helps children learn what it means to be kind and aware of other people.

Sometimes children just want to think about themselves, but we live in a world with lots of other people. It's important to be aware of and kind to all of these other people. This book is a guide for children to help them understand why being aware is important, and what actions they can do to show kindness. 

In the third book of her Right Now series, Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. helps children learn what it means to be kind and aware of other people.

These anxiety books for kids are a great starting point for any children who struggle with worry, anxiety or panic. They use simple messages to teach children about values that can be hard to explain. Each book is psychologist-recommended and has so much to offer younger minds. And we were able to work with the publisher to get a Buy 3 Get 1 Free Deal for everyone who reads this article. Make sure to claim this deal soon, because we can't guarantee it will be up tomorrow! 

These anxiety books for kids are a great starting point for any children who struggle with worry, anxiety or panic. They use simple messages to teach children about values that can be hard to explain. Each book is psychologist-recommended and has so much to offer younger minds. And we were able to work with the publisher to get a Buy 3 Get 1 Free Deal for everyone who reads this article. Make sure to claim this deal soon, because we can't guarantee it will be up tomorrow! 

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