Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry

“Parents finally have the help they need to guide their children forward with wisdom and confidence.” —Maria Shriver“Jam-packed with proven practical tools, this book teaches parents how to be the safe harbor their anxious children need to become resilient, confident, and capable of navigating their biggest worries.” —Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, PhD, coauthor of The Whole-Brain Child and author of The Way of Play   “Ashley Graber and Maria Evans are like your calm, comforting, and respected aunties who see where you’re coming from, know what it means to you, and hold your hand through creating more peace and security for parents and kids.” —Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, author of Raising Good Humans and host of the Mindful Parenting podcast   “For parents who don’t know what to say or how to say it, this book is for you.” —Allison Edwards, LPC, author of Growing Up Strong and Why Smart Kids Worry

Ashley Graber and Maria Evans are nationally recognized parent coaches, child and family psychotherapists, and speakers based in Los Angeles, CA.

Ashley and Maria empower parents to navigate the intricate journey of raising children, offering knowledge and a supportive network that spans across continents. The duo run ongoing parenting groups in which parents around the globe can discover a wealth of strategies and practical insights for better parenting, making these groups a nurturing space for honing parenting skills while embracing the diverse perspectives of fellow caretakers.

In addition, Ashley and Maria have trained over 8,000 psychotherapists, psychologists, counselors, and parent coaches to support children with anxiety. They teach empirically-backed psychotherapeutic exercises and tools that are effective and easy to implement at home with children or in psychotherapy offices.

The pair’s teachings combine the wisdom of child and family psychology and their understanding of trauma, bridging Maria’s background in researching the effects of the 9⁄11 attacks on young children at Columbia University, with Ashley’s expertise in meditation and mindfulness to show the impact of anxiety on the family and help parents and children find calm in a world of worry.