Don't Feed the WorryBug

Reach for this book when your child starts spiraling into 'what-if' scenarios or when their small worries begin to snowball into physical restlessness. It is particularly effective for children who struggle to turn off their thoughts at bedtime or who feel overwhelmed by things that haven't happened yet. The story follows a monster named Wince who discovers that the more he pays attention to his worries, the larger his 'WorryBug' grows. Through a clever metaphor, the book teaches children that feeding a worry makes it hungrier and heavier. While the theme of anxiety is significant, the tone remains whimsical and approachable for children aged 3 to 8. Parents will value this book because it provides a concrete visual for an abstract feeling, offering a shared vocabulary to help children recognize and 'starve' their own WorryBugs through creative action and mindfulness.