Award-winning children’s book author and school counselor Jennifer Licate joins us to talk about childhood anxiety. Drawing from her Stories by Jennifer series, including Navigating Friendships and Nurturing Independence. Jennifer shares insights for ages 9–14 on growing-up challenges. She discusses common signs of anxiety in kids, distinguishing normal situational anxiety from problematic levels, practical coping skills for children and teens, and how parents and educators can use her books to spark conversations, build understanding, and teach healthy strategies. Her stories help kids feel seen, reduce isolation, and gain tools through relatable characters and perspectives. Explore the books and resources at storiesbyjennifer.com.

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