What to Do When Fear Interferes

Lots of kids are a little afraid of some things, like heights or spiders. But some kids are so afraid that it stops them from having fun. Does this sound like you?

If your fear is getting in the way of everyday activities, this book is for you!

What to Do When Fear Interferes guides children and their parents through overcoming phobias using strategies and techniques based on cognitive-behavioral principles.

This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to overcome their fears — so they can blast off to new adventures!

Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD, and Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD, are clinical psychologists in Baltimore, Maryland with more than 30 years each in private practice working with children and parents. They are the authors of several self-help books for young people.

Janet McDonnell is a writer and illustrator living outside of Chicago, Illinois. Her characters populate many books and magazines for children.

The straight forward approach in this book helps children identify their triggers, false beliefs and how to face the fear those beliefs cause.
—Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview Center

This is a thorough guide for young readers to take them through tackling their fears. The book is very action oriented with instructions, examples, and then space for the kids to fill out their own thoughts.
—Kiss the Book Jr.

Recommended for libraries that carry other books in the series and those looking to add to their parent-teacher or tough topics sections.
—School Library Journal