Something Bad Happened (a Kid's Guide To Coping With Events In The News)

By (author) Huebner Dawn; Illustrated by McHale Kara
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Full of advice for children who may be worried about events in the news, this guide from best-selling author Dawn Huebner offers advice for having tough conversations with 6-12 year olds about world events such as natural disasters, terrorism and war. It addresses common questions and provides tools to calm fears.
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When children learn about something big and bad - even when they hear only bits and pieces - their brains get busy trying to make sense of it. Where did it happen? Why did it happen? And especially, will it happen again?

Something Bad Happened guides children ages 6 to 12 and the adults who care about them through tough conversations about national and international tragedies. The non-specific term "bad thing" is used throughout, keeping this a flexible tool, and so children are never inadvertently exposed to events their parents have chosen not to share. Fear, sadness and uncertainty about the "bad thing" all are normalized, and immediately usable coping tools provided.

For children and parents to read together, this one-of-a-kind resource by child psychologist and best-selling author Dawn Huebner provides comfort, support and next steps for children learning about troubling world events.

Table of contents
Introduction for parents and caregivers; 1. Something happened; 2. Brains in high alert; 3. Calming your brain; 4. Gathering information; 5. Location, location, location; 6. Identifying helpers; 7. Understanding likelihood; 8. Dealing with feelings; 9. Self-care; 10. Healing the world
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In the digital age, children are often exposed without filters to tragic and disturbing news. We want our children to understand, stay calm, and be proactive. EVERY parent and child can benefit from the compassionate, practical, step-by-step guidance Dawn Huebner offers on how to make sense of the all-too-often upsetting event.
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When we hear of both natural disasters and newsworthy tragedies, it''s normal for parents to wonder how to help their kids keep perspective and stay calm. With just the right words and reassuring style, Dawn Huebner simultaneously provides the breath of fresh air and a hand around the shoulder we all need to stay grounded when bad things happen. A must-read for children and parents who are looking for easy-to-follow tools during difficult times.
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Dawn Huebner has a gift for speaking with children about difficult topics. Something Bad Happened is kind, informative, and filled with compelling images that will help children understand and cope with their reactions to upsetting events. At a time when scary stories fill the news, Dr. Huebner''s wise and compassionate book is a resource that every parent, teacher, and counselor will want to have on hand.
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Something Bad Happened is an indispensable addition to every child''s library, the perfect resource for parents to tackle tricky topics with their kids. In Something Bad Happened, Huebner gives young readers and their parents a gift beyond measure--the assurance that they are safe in a world that can feel scary and senseless.
Biographical note
Dawn Huebner, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist and Parent Coach specializing in childhood anxiety. She is the author of award-winning books for children including What to Do When You Worry Too Much, Outsmarting Worry and Dr. Dawn''s Mini Books About Mighty Fears. Dr. Huebner speaks to groups of educators, mental health professionals, and parents around the world. She is based in Sacramento, California. https://www.dawnhuebnerphd.com/
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Expert advice from best-selling author Dawn Huebner to help 6 to 12 year olds manage sadness and f