It’s Okay to Feel Worry

It’s Okay to Feel “Worry”

It’s Okay to Feel Worry helps children understand that worry is a normal emotion—and that they are never alone in feeling it.

Written by licensed professional counselor Stacha Burgess, LPC, this beautifully illustrated picture book teaches children how to recognize worry, understand how it affects their thoughts and feelings, and practice simple calming strategies that help them feel safe, brave, and confident.

Children Will Learn:

✔️ That all feelings are okay to have
✔️ What worry can feel like in their minds and bodies
✔️ Healthy coping skills for managing worry
✔️ Simple belly breathing techniques
✔️ How to build confidence and resilience
✔️ That they are stronger than their worries

Perfect for parents, teachers, school counselors, therapists, and caregivers who want to help children develop emotional awareness and healthy coping skills.

A comforting story that reminds children: it’s okay to feel worry—and they can learn how to handle it.

Recommended Ages: 4–8
Format: Full-Color Paperback Picture Book
Written by: Stacha Burgess, LPC
Topics: Worry, Anxiety, Feelings, Emotional Regulation, Coping Skills, SEL, Mental Health, Resilience

💜 Because every child deserves to know that their feelings make sense, and that they are never alone.