Wilma Jean the Worry Machine
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook, published by National Center for Youth Issues in 2012, is a 32-page book written in English that addresses the common issue of anxiety in children. Through the character of Wilma Jean, the book explores feelings of worry and apprehension, presenting them in a relatable and humorous manner. It aims to provide children with tools to manage their anxiety, making it accessible for readers of various ages.
This book offers creative strategies for parents and educators to help children cope with anxiety, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing these feelings. It introduces concepts like a worry hat to manage uncontrollable worries, making the topic approachable and engaging. Additionally, the book includes a note to parents and educators with tips for supporting anxious children, ensuring that it serves as a resource for both young readers and the adults in their lives.
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“My stomach feels like it’s tied up in a knot.
My knees lock up, and my face feels hot.
You know what I mean?
I’m Wilma Jean,
The Worry Machine.”
Anxiety is a subjective sense of worry, apprehension, and/or fear. It is considered to be the number one health problem in America. Although quite common, anxiety disorders in children are often misdiagnosed and overlooked. Everyone feels fear, worry and apprehension from time to time, but when these feelings prevent a person from doing what he/she wants and/or needs to do, anxiety becomes a disability.
This fun and humorous book addresses the problem of anxiety in a way that relates to children of all ages. It offers creative strategies for parents and teachers to use that can lessen the severity of anxiety. The goal of the book is to give children the tools needed to feel more in control of their anxiety. For those worries that are not in anyone’s control (i.e. the weather) a worry hat is introduced. A fun read for Wilmas of all ages!
Includes a note to parents and educators with tips on dealing with an anxious child.
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