“How to Stop Freaking Out” is a good primer for emotional regulation techniques. Author Carla Naumburg explains step-by-step what is happening in your body when you lose your cool and how to get your body and mind back on track with clear guides and choices to find what works best for each person.

Letizia Rizzo’s illustrations are playful and charming. The design of the book includes soothing color and a somewhat modular feel so you don’t always have to start at the top of the page. Periodic “quizzes” to think more about your own feelings or to check for understanding add an interactive element to the book.

Classroom considerations: This would be great to have in an introductory psychology classroom and in the middle school or high school library.

Although “How to Stop Freaking Out” is designed for middle schoolers, it would also be good for high school students and adults who work with young people.

I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley and Workman Publishing Company, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book was great for the anxious child. Very accessible and well written. Can read all at once, or pick out applicable parts.

This is an interesting book that helps children to pick apart what it really means to 'freak out' and what can be done about it. I particularly liked the way that it doesn't shy away from giving the science behind why our brains do what they do in certain situations; I think children really appreciate this. My only reason for not buying this to use in school is that I'm in the UK and the language is very American and so I'm not sure how much our children would relate to it. I will be able to share bits I've read though and expect this to be useful.

The format of this book was fantastic. Easy to implement. Very useful information. Great for young readers.

A guide for children about freaking out. It takes them through what causes the "freak outs" and how to work through them. I thought this was very user friendly and full of great facts and more. It also has multiple "quizzes" that readers can take to learn more about themselves. I think this would be a great tool for all kids, but especially those with anxiety!