(NAPSA)—Experts estimate one in every five kids suffers from a diagnosable anxiety disorder. In fact, it’s the No. 1 reason why parents bring a child to a mental health professional. A new book, however, offers an unconventional approach to stopping the worry cycle and working through all types of fears and phobias. According to the authors, Reid Wilson, Ph.D., and Lynn Lyons, LICSW, for example, parents who allow children to fail at times or give kids space to take reasonable risks can reduce anxiety in their children. The book, Vibeett Anxious Parents “Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents” m (HCI Books, $14.95), uses ecurrent research and contemporary examples to ex- pose common patterns and pre- Wasnt ues sents seven key High Anxiety: A principles to fos- new book chal- tf change. lenges basic For more in- concepts on formation, visit helping fearful YWW-heibooks. kids tank: com orcall (800) iious parents. 441-5569. pares To view the authors’ recent appearance on the nationally syndicated program “Katie,” with Katie Couric, go to http://katiecouric.com/videos/isanxiety-ruining-your-family/.
