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Helping Kids Dig Out of Fear with Michelle Medlock Adams

Dec 3, 2021

Have your kids struggled with fear and insecurity? What can parents do when their little ones are afraid? 

Today's children suffer from anxiety, insecurity, and all forms of fear more than any time in recorded history. Separation from family members and friends heightens the sense of anxiety in kids. How can we respond to the impact of the anxiety epidemic on our youngest loved ones?

Michelle Medlock Adams, New York Times bestselling author of over 100 books, discusses how parents can encourage children to talk about their fears. 

Children often believe they cannot do big things because they're too small. In Daschund Through the Snow, a small dog wants to be known for something greater. He suffers from bullying due to his size and doubts his worth. In the end, he demonstrates a timeless message of value and courage to which children and adults can relate.

Michelle Medlock Adams uses a charming Christmas tale to show children they can do big things no matter their size.

Even though this children's book remains lighthearted and fun, Michelle's story touches on the issues of insecurity and bullying. 

We discuss how parents can affirm their children by pointing out how they are special because of the gifts God has created within them.  Our conversation reveals how a story can uplift children and help them connect with their emotions. We note the importance of reading stories to open lines of communication about the issues kids face. Reading with children also fosters bonding at an exceptional level not accomplished by other activities.

Michelle Medlock Adams offers parents a free activity packet, downloadable from her website. She also shares several great ways to bless our children during Christmas, such as reading the Nativity, listing 12 books of Christmas each year, and sharing an annual gratitude conversation. 

We discuss how themes of Daschund Through the Snow reflect certain aspects of the original Christmas story.

Connect with Michelle Medlock Adams on social media at inwritergirl or on her website at https://michellemedlockadams.com/

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