Raising an Anxious Child

Rachel Krueger has been an advocate for those affected by mental health challenges and learning disabilities for over 20 years. She has worked to raise awareness and emphasizes the importance of educating others to support those in need.Beverley H. Johns has been a special educator for many years and was a Professional Fellow at MacMurray College. She is the author of over 30 books and currently serves as the President of the Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois.

• 1. The Journey Begins 2. Big Girl School 3. The Challenge of Second Grade with an Anxiety Diagnosis 4. What’s a 504 Plan? 5. From 504 to an IEP 6. Middle School Challenges 7. The Charter School Experience 8. Pursuing Outlets for Anxiety 9. The Complexity of Anxiety 10. Making Connections 11. Planning Ahead for Difficult Situations 12. Coping with Communication Breakdowns 13. The Importance of Endurance for Success

"Raising an Anxious Child is a valuable tool for teachers and parents who need an action plan to help members with anxiety thrive in school and in their lives."-Kelly Tanzi, President of LDA of Maryland/LDA Board Member, 25+ years Educator/English Teacher, USA"As a psychological examiner and parent of a child with anxiety, I found the Key Takeaways to be invaluable. This insightful narrative validates the emotional weight families carry and also equips them with practical strategies for advocacy and navigating complex educational systems."-Kimberly Newton, MS, LPE-I, ACCESS Group Inc., USA"Raising an Anxious Child is a compelling story that helps the reader develop empathy for special needs students and their parents."-Sandra Cook, college mentor, author, photographer, USA