What to Do When the News Scares You: A Kid’s Guide to Understanding the News

By Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD
Illustrated by Janet McDonnell

What to Do When the News Scares You helps children make sense of frightening or overwhelming news stories while understanding why the way news is presented can sometimes make a threat feel more immediate or extreme. Through age-appropriate explanations and practical coping strategies, the book gives children and caregivers tools for talking about current events, managing worry, and making the world feel a little more manageable. This reflects your client's description of the book as a resource for understanding how the news works and finding ways to calm down when it feels scary.