Free Printable for Resources on Child Anxiety - Helpful for Educators and Parents.

Anxiety is a rising concern for children and adolescents, and more families and educators are looking for effective, accessible ways to help. From daily worries to overwhelming fears, anxiety can show up in many different ways. Anxiety can often affect sleep, learning, and behavior. Whether you're a parent trying to calm bedtime fears, a teacher navigating school avoidance, or a counselor building emotional regulation skills, having go-to resources is essential.

To make your job easier, I’ve created a free printable anxiety resource list packed with expert-recommended books, apps, articles, and websites that support children and teens who are dealing with anxiety. It’s organized into easy-to-browse categories and makes a great tool for sharing with families or keeping handy in your counseling or classroom toolkit.

And for more resources on anxiety, be sure to check out these blog posts.

What's Included in the Free Printable Anxiety Resource List:

The resource list would be great to share with others and includes:

⇨ Books for Kids

⇨ Books for Adults

⇨ Helpful Articles

⇨ Relaxation Apps

⇨ Useful Websites

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Books for Kids

These books explain anxiety in child-friendly terms, using relatable characters, vivid illustrations, and simple strategies. You can learn more about some of my favorite kids books for anxiety and why I chose them for this handout over on this blog post.

• Sometimes I'm Anxious by Poppy O’Neill

  
  

• Please Explain “Anxiety” to Me by Laurie and Jordan Zelinger

  
  

• A Boy and a Bear: The Children's Relaxation Book by Lori Lite

  
  

• Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes

  
  

• When My Worries Get Too Big by Kari Dunn Buron

  
  

• Worry Says What? by Allison Edwards & Ayesha L. Rubio

  
  

• The Bear Who Lost His Sleep by Jessica Lamb-Shapiro

  
  

• What to Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner

  
  

• Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook

  
  

• What to Do When You're Scared and Worried by James J. Crist

• Jack's Worry by Sam Zuppardi

  
  

• Anxious Little Pishy by Brittany Joseph

  
  

• Hey Warrior by Karen Norvile Dovidonyte

  
  
  
  

These picture books on anxiety are ideal for use during bedtime routines, SEL lessons, or small group counseling sessions.

Books for Adults

These selections are perfect for caregivers, educators, and counselors who want to deepen their understanding of childhood anxiety and learn evidence-based techniques for helping kids cope.

• Skills for Big Feelings: A Guide to Teaching Kids Relaxation, Regulation, and Coping Techniques by Casey O’Brien Martin

  
  

• The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

  
  

• The Opposite of Worry: The Playful Parenting Approach to Childhood Anxieties and Fears by Lawrence J. Cohen

  
  

• Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children by Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons

  
  

• Helping Your Anxious Child by Ronald Rapee

  
  

• The Worried Child by Paul Foxman

  
  

• Why Smart Kids Worry: And What Parents Can Do to Help by Allison Edwards

Helpful Articles on Anxiety

These articles are easy to share with families or colleagues and offer practical insights into emotional regulation and anxiety.

• Learning Deep Breathing

  
  

• Emotional Regulation in Children

  
  

• How to Teach Kids to Value and Accept Feelings

Relaxation Apps

These kid-friendly apps help children practice breathing, mindfulness, and calming techniques on their own. For links and to learn more about these apps on this blog post.

• Breathe2Relax

  
  

• Calm

  
  

• Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame Street

  
  

• Headspace for Kids

  
  

• Stop, Breathe & Think Kids

  
  

• Breathing Bubbles

  
  

• Smiling Mind

  
  

• Antistress

  
  

• Relax Melodies

  
  

• Woebot

  
  

• Sanvello

  
  

These apps are great for iPads in calm-down corners, school counseling offices, or home use.

Useful Websites on Anxiety

Trusted, research-backed websites that offer free tools, articles, and emotional wellness resources for families and professionals. I listed a few extra ones on here that wouldn't fit on the one page handout.

• childanxiety.net

  
  

• worrywisekids.org

  
  

• consciousdiscipline.com

  
  

• susankaisergreenland.com

  
  

• Anxiety Canada

  
  

• Child Mind Institute

  
  

• YoungMinds

  
  

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

  
  

• The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)

  
  

• Kelty Mental Health