BOOK REVIEW: Navigating Childhood Anxiety by Erin Taylor

Navigating Childhood Anxiety

Subtitle: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Support

Author: Erin Taylor

Genre: Self-Help / Parenting Guide

Publication Date: 21 October 2023

Book Description:

Is your child experiencing the weight of anxiety at an early age? As parents, we want nothing more than to see our children grow and flourish, but when anxiety takes hold, it can be a heart-wrenching challenge for the entire family.

In "Navigating Childhood Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Support," we delve deep into the world of early childhood anxiety, offering insights and guidance to help you support your little one through these turbulent emotions. With a focus on compassion and understanding, this book is a beacon of hope for parents navigating the complex landscape of their child's mental well-being.

Through pages filled with stories, expert advice, and practical strategies, you'll discover how to be your child's greatest ally. We explore the signs of anxiety in kids and provide you with the tools to help them overcome their fears and worries. By understanding the unique needs of your child, you can empower them to face life's challenges with courage and resilience.

This isn't just a book; it's a lifeline for parents. With "Navigating Childhood Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Support," you'll find a compassionate guide to building a bridge of trust with your child, helping them embrace a world of possibilities beyond their fears.

In these pages, you'll uncover the power of love, empathy, and understanding as you embark on a journey to create a brighter, anxiety-free future for your child. Together, we can provide the support they need to thrive and be the happy, confident children they were meant to be.

This book is not just about understanding anxiety; it's about understanding your child's heart..

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MY REVIEW

In "Navigating Childhood Anxiety," parents are guided through the intricate landscape of childhood anxiety, offering insights and strategies to support their little ones through turbulent emotions. With a focus on compassion and understanding, this book becomes a beacon of hope in the complex world of a child's mental well-being.

What I Liked

The book excels in providing comprehensive insights into childhood anxiety. It effectively explores the possible origins and manifestations of anxiety in children, shedding light on the challenges they face. The inclusion of practical strategies and expert advice empowers parents to become their child's greatest ally.

I particularly appreciated the empathetic approach maintained throughout the book. It fosters a sense of understanding and support, ensuring parents feel equipped to navigate their child's anxiety rather than overwhelmed by it. The emphasis on individualised approaches, encouraging parents to understand their child's unique needs, is commendable. It helps in fostering resilience and enables tailored support for each child.

What I Didn't Like

While the content was enriching, certain aspects needed improvement. The choice of font colours impacted readability. The darkness of the font made it challenging on the eyes, detracting from an otherwise engaging reading experience.

Additionally, the book could have benefited from a broader range of practical scenarios. Referring specifically to Chapter 2, while the scenario featuring 10-year-old Emily was insightful, diversifying scenarios to include children of varying ages (e.g., 5, 10, and 16 years old) would have provided a more comprehensive understanding of different approaches in discovering what triggers a child’s anxiety, as anxiety manifests differently at different ages, and additional scenarios would have showcased diverse approaches to discovering anxiety triggers.

Lastly, there were instances where sections felt repetitive, echoing information presented earlier in the book. Streamlining these sections could have enhanced the overall flow and prevented redundancy in content.

Despite some readability issues and the need for broader practical scenarios, 'Navigating Childhood Anxiety' remains a compassionate and empowering guide, equipping parents with valuable tools to support their child through anxious moments, making it a recommended resource in navigating a child's mental well-being.

VERDICT

Rating: 4 Stars

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Trust No One by Glenn Dyer

Trust No One

(Conor Thorn Series, #4)

Author: Glenn Dyer

Publication Date: December 11th, 2023

Genre: Adult Historical Thriller

Book Description:

Loyalists meant to rid their country of a double-dealing collaborator. Instead, they created a threat that could destroy Allied unity.

Algiers. Winter 1942. Conor Thorn is devastated. He’s been fired from the OSS. His wife, Emily, has been fired from MI6. They allowed their morals to bend certain truths concerning the outcome of their last mission. Forever dedicated to defeating Axis powers, these skilled operatives jump at the chance to secretly help General Eisenhower deal with a political time bomb threatening Allied harmony and to redeem their honorable standing. To recover a rumored archive holding the truth about an assassination plot, they must travel deep into perilous Axis territory.

In the crosshairs of those determined to keep the information out of Allied hands, Conor and Emily fall victim to a violent assault. Though the resulting injuries leave him severely concussed and confused, Conor refuses to stand down while his beloved ventures deeper into danger.

Can Conor and Emily piece together a political puzzle in time to keep Allied unity from fracturing?

Trust No One is the high intensity, gritty fourth book in the Conor Thorn WWII espionage series inspired by true events. If you like heart-pounding action and white-knuckled tension, then you’ll love Glenn Dyer’s thrill ride through history.

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Vanished by Anna J. Stewart

Vanished

(Circle of the Red Lily, #2)

Author: Anna J. Stewart

Publication Date: November 21st, 2023

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance / Suspense

Book Description:

She’ll risk everything to expose the truth.

Since her twin sister Sylvie’s disappearance seven years ago, single mother Mabel Reynolds has turned grief into action and become a strong voice for victims of violence and abuse.

When new revelations shed light on what may have happened not only to Sylvie, but dozens of other women, Mabel’s hope for answers is reignited. But the new oh-so-charming DA overseeing the investigation seems more interested in a quick rather than an accurate resolution.

With little faith in the system, Mabel isn’t about to stay quiet, not when she’s finally close to the truth. She’s willing to go up against anyone—even a smug, irritating, attractive DA to get the answers she and other families deserve.

Open and shut.

That’s what Assistant DA Paul Flynn has been told about his new assignment supervising a house of horrors case. With a high-profile conviction at stake, Paul can’t afford to make a wrong move if his professional goals are to be achieved.

But Mabel Reynolds has his attention. All of it. Attraction aside, the woman knows far more than what’s in the official files which makes her something even more intriguing. But using Mabel as an asset means exposing her and her young daughter to even more danger. Danger that is closing in on them from every side. As even darker forces appear, and their lives are threatened, Paul is faced with risking not only his entire career, but also the one thing he never anticipated losing: his heart.

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - The Withering Trials of Gwendolyn Gray by B.A. Williamson

The Withering Trials of Gwendolyn Gray

(The Chronicles of Gwendolyn Gray, #3)

Author: B.A. Williamson

Publication Date: November 18th, 2023

Genre: YA Fantasy / Science Fiction

Book Description:

She Saved the City, But Lost Her Life

What would you do if your parents disappeared? How would you live, barely scraping by, lying to everyone in your life?

Two years ago, Gwendolyn Gray saved the City. But The Blackstar stole her parents and took them to another world. She lost her powers, her portals, and even her hair. So while the rest of the City is reveling in its newfound freedom, Gwendolyn has spent two years dodging the clutches of the Childkeeper and the Home for Unclaimed Children. Balancing work and school and impersonating her own parents hasn’t been great for her bipolar disorder, either.

So when a school bully and a vengeful faerie bring her carefully constructed lies crashing down around her, Gwendolyn seizes the chance to travel through the realms of story again, trying to find the world where her stolen parents are hidden. But battling bills is nothing compared to the gothic vampires and eldritch horrors she’ll meet along the way. And on a world of smoke and lightning and metal, a teenage rebel holds the key to saving her parents and getting back the life she lost.

Because growing up isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Flame & Shadow by AK Nevermore

Flame & Shadow

(The Dae Diaries, #1)

Author: AK Nevermore

Published by: The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: November 13th, 2023

Genre: Adult Romance / Urban Fantasy

Book Description:

Half-daemon Envy Starr is destined to die on Midsummer’s Eve, still a virgin, on some crappy cult’s live-stream feed. With thirty days left to live, the chance to escape her fate and get some action compels her into her absentee father’s world of beautifully cultured cruelty.

Once there, she’s the object of a deadly game, slated to alter the Fae realm’s power structure. Worse, the rules keep changing, and everyone has an ulterior motive, including her dae-licious guide, Brennan. Under a geas he’s desperate to break, she can’t trust him, or herself.

Stupid Stockholm syndrome.

But unless she can come to terms with what lies in her heart, her unlikely survival will be a fate worse than death. For her, and the rest of Fae.

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - The Billionaire's Devotion by Amélie S. Duncan

The Billionaire’s Devotion

(The Kept Trilogy, #3)

Author: Amélie S. Duncan

Publication Date: November 5th, 2023

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

Book Description:

The handsome billionaire Paul Crane can’t seem to stay away from me, nor can he stay with me.

Here I am, finally starting my amazing fashion design internship at a luxury, fashion house in Paris, my lifelong dream coming true… yet I’m still at a loss.

Apparently, escaping the USA press and their never-ending interest in the hot older billionaire and the certain young design student — hello, it’s me! — isn’t enough to give me some relief.

And it’s not just that the internship is complicated or the competition is insane. I’ve caught the attention of top designer Hayden, who sees me as a muse.

But my heart wants Paul, even though he’s still not opened his heart to me. He hasn’t returned, but he’s never really far away.

It’s almost as if he’s decided to keep rescuing me from everything, even from himself.

I don’t want to be rescued.

I don’t want a fairy tale where Prince Charming keeps saving the damsel in distress.

I want it to be real.

But can we make it real — does our love and everything it entails truly have a chance, or will this be the moment when the dream finally ends?

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - How it All Began by Fiona West

How it All Began

Author: Fiona West

Publication Date: October 24th, 2023

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

Book Description:

Trust is like car keys: easy to lose and hard to get anywhere without it…

Evan only intended to strike up a casual conversation with the stunning blonde with Goldie Hawn looks–now he finds himself trying to cross paths with her on campus every chance he gets. But his water polo teammate appears to have damaged his chances with Farrah before he could even ask her out.

Farrah’s been out with players from the water polo team before–and it’s always ended in tears. The handsome medical student who wants to help her get revenge says he’s not like them…but there’s only one way to know for sure.

Will a trip to his hometown seal the deal or prove this player’s all washed up?

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Challenging the Chef by Shanna Hatfield

Challenging the Chef

Author: Shanna Hatfield

Publication Date: October 19th, 2023

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance / Western

Book Description:

When an interloper arrives in his kitchen, will romance start to simmer?

Chef Owen Thorpe left behind his celebrity status when he moved to Summer Creek. The quaint town and country atmosphere allow him to seek solace in his recipes. His peace and quiet is threatened when he’s coerced into being part of a big auction package that includes the winner spending a week cooking with him in his restaurant. The last thing he wants is some chef wannabe in his way. However, the real danger he faces is losing his heart when the winner turns out to be a beautiful woman who knows her way around a kitchen.

Burdened by the weight of her demanding career as a school psychologist, Tawni Young turns to cooking and gardening to escape from the never-ending stress of her work. When her aunt gifts her an auction package that includes cooking lessons in the small town of Summer Creek, Tawni realizes the chef she’ll be working with is none other than a celebrity she had a huge crush on during her college years. From the moment the two of them meet, an undeniable attraction sizzles while wits collide.

As they embark on a tantalizing journey of culinary delights, will Tawni and Owen discover the most important ingredient is love?

In this heartwarming and deliciously wholesome tale, Challenging the Chef takes readers on a savory adventure filled with sweet romance.

Read the entire Summer Creek Series!

Catching the Cowboy

Rescuing the Rancher

Protecting the Princess

Distracting the Deputy

Guiding the Grouch

Challenging the Chef

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Bite of Pain Anthology

Bite of Pain Anthology

Publication Date: October 16th, 2023

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

Book Description:

Nothing brings more pleasure than the perfect Bite of Pain.

Satisfy your desire for a bit of sting with a dozen BRAND NEW smoking hot power exchange stories from the dark romance authors you love.

Featuring stories from:

Natasha Knight & A. Zaverelli

Alta Hensley & Renee Rose

Julia Sykes

Annabel Joseph

Measha Stone

Livia Grant

Jane Henry

Jenna Jacob

Stasia Black

Becca Jameson

Sue Lyndon

Cole Denton

Publisher’s Note: The Bite of Pain Anthology contains brand new material never published before. It is the perfect chance to revisit series you already love and also find new authors you will enjoy reading.

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Just a Fika by Beck Erixson

Just a Fika: Coffee, Connection, and a Matchmaking Ghost Grandmother

Author: Beck Erixson

Publication Date: October 3rd, 2023

Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance / Women’s Fiction

Book Description:

Family.

They’re always meddling in your love life

Even after they’re dead.

Brooklynite-and genealogist-Ingrid Ekstrom accepts a surprise request from her typically estranged family: to become the live-in caretaker of their shared historic house in the sleepy Jersey Shore town of Aegir Haven. A fun-loving cousin is quick to introduce Ingrid to the local handyman and bluegrass musician. As he fixes up the place, Ingrid digs into the house’s past and learns about the family she barely knows.

And then Mormor-her long-dead grandmother-shows up, acting as though not being in the spirit realm is perfectly normal.

Ingrid’s always yearned for stronger family connections, and it’s nice having Mormor around. Mormor tries to set her up with a young real estate attorney who’s closer to her more thunderous, god-like personal standards than the musician with keen senses Ingrid is falling for. As lore and legends mingle with real life, she’s torn. Mormor’s fantastical family sagas can’t actually be true, right?

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - A Match Made in Ireland by E.D. Hackett

A Match Made in Ireland

Author: E.D. Hackett

Publication Date: September 23rd, 2023

Genre: Adult Comedy / Contemporary Romance

Book Description:

A semester abroad was exactly what she needed, but falling in love with her roommate was not part of the lesson plan.

When Rory, a driven American seeking a much-needed break from her hectic life, lands in Ireland for a semester abroad, she never imagines sharing her space with Jaime, the charming yet irksome redhead from her flight. A twist of fate entwines their paths, forcing them to live under one roof for four months.

Despite his laid-back demeanor clashing with her meticulous nature, Rory finds herself irresistibly drawn to Jaime’s infectious Irish charm and tight-knit family bonds. As they traverse the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland, Rory relies on Jaime’s wisdom to navigate the challenges of their travels. It doesn’t take long for her to fall for the enchanting Irish experience he offers, which extends far beyond the usual tourist trails.

But as the end of the semester draws near, Rory is faced with a heart-wrenching decision. Will she leave a piece of her heart in Ireland, or was Jaime merely a dream meant to be left behind?

Immerse yourself in E.D. Hackett’s A Match Made in Ireland for a delightful romantic comedy that delves into the magic of Ireland, the beauty of unforeseen bonds, and the transformative power of self-discovery. Buckle up for a journey filled with laughter, tears, and love that you won’t want to miss!

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - I've Watched You Die by Karina Banks

I’ve Watched You Die

Author: Karina Banks

Publication Date: September 22nd, 2023

Genre: NA Fantasy

Book Description:

A young woman, cursed. A rebellious prince in hiding. A forbidden love that will threaten two worlds…

There are two main things I’ve learned since my life turned upside down. The first is, if you speak of someone’s death before it happens, you’ll be blamed for murder. The second? If the hottest guy you’ve ever seen kisses you, and thanks you for saving his life, don’t argue.

I watched him die, over and over. So many times. The vision is always the same and there is never one damn thing I can do to save him. I don’t know why I can’t dream about normal things, like going to school naked, or spiders. I hate spiders. No, I’m lucky enough to see strangers at the moments of their deaths.

The only thing keeping me sane is knowing the visions aren’t real.

Until the accident. The blood. He dies in my arms.

At least, I thought he did. But now he’s here, telling me I saved his life. Telling me unbelievable stories about monsters and gods and destiny. Promising to protect me.

If none of this is real, why am I afraid of the creatures hunting me? And if I saved his life, why are the nightmares back, stronger than ever? What is this thing lurking inside me, eager to strike?

I don’t know, but I’m freaking out.

I’m afraid what I think is real, isn’t. And what I know is not, just might be.

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Redeeming Rabbit by Harley Stone

Redeeming Rabbit

(Dead Presidents MC Book 11)

Author: Harley Stone

Publication Date: September 25th, 2023

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

Book Description:

Rabbit:

They say combat trauma can be the noose you hang from, the cross you bear, or the cliff you scale to survive. But I was a f*ck up long before my Army enlistment and the resulting PTSD. Thanks to the veteran MC that took me in, I’m coping with my condition. Mostly.

Until her.

The Complete Package. She’s way out of my league. I shouldn’t have a chance in hell with Elenore, but I got a peek under her hood and the sexy scientist has a screw loose.

Good thing I’m the best damn mechanic in Seattle.

Elenore:

I never once contemplated murder until my sister showed up bruised and bloody on my doorstep. Now, my intellect has overridden my morals to create an extermination plan with a 98.3% success rate.

Relax, I won’t actually kill anyone. Probably.

But he might.

Who knew I’d find a kindred spirit in my self-appointed tattooed biker bodyguard? Rabbit’s alarmingly protective but the most fascinating person I’ve ever met. And the sight of his bare chest just made the lock on my bedroom door spontaneously combust.

A tempest on the outside with a soft, gooey center, he could be the one.

If I’m strong enough to love him.

The Dead Presidents MC is a brotherhood of military veterans formed to help vets reintegrate into civilian society. They’re the good guys… mostly. Complete, standalone HEA love stories. No cheating, no cliffhangers.

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Echoes of the Past by Ashley Packard

Echoes of the Past

Author: Ashley Packard

Publication Date: September 20th, 2023

Genre: Adult Contemporary Women’s Fiction

Book Description:

Anna Wilson is faced with the prospect of starting her first job out of university. She worked hard for this coveted position not for the prestige, but because it paid well, would make her parents proud, and most importantly, the location was close to her grandmother, her only remaining family.

Accepting this job was a seal of fate according to Anna’s grandmother, who grappled with the guilt that Anna planned her life around her.

After graduating from university, Anna’s world gets turned upside down when she receives the devastating news her grandmother passed away, leaving behind an unexpected inheritance, a chest full of old postcards, and tickets for a trip her grandmother planned leaving in a few weeks.

Anna battles the difficult decision – to stay with the job she accepted, or embark on a journey that could uncover truths about herself and the untold stories of her grandmother’s past.

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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Six Feet Under by Elice Nange

Six Feet Under

(Sin and Sinuosity, #3)

Author: Elice Nange

Publication Date: September 12th, 2023

Genre: Adult Romance / Suspense

Book Description:

Everything has a price. A price we all pay — in life and in death.

Determined not to follow in his father’s footsteps, Oscar Hyun carved out his own path in life. On the surface, he has everything. Money, power, and prestige. Except for one thing — his elusive soulmate.

Or so everyone says.

Fueled by the saying ‘once bitten, twice shy,’ he’s busy enough as it is and has no time for such trivial matters.

Until she waltzes into his life.

A woman whose reputation precedes her as the illegitimate daughter of one of the deadliest Mafia families in the Midwest. A woman who leads a privileged and sheltered life, and one he should have no business getting involved with.

Courtney Sotelo.

An innocent she is not. Nor is she the naive tomboy everyone thinks she is. That part of her is long dead, snuffed out of existence by the scars from her past. And in its place is something dangerous. Something deadlier.

A weapon.

His soulmate in more ways than one.

Like him, she wants what she wants — consequences be damned.

Note: This book can be read as a STANDALONE in the Sin and Sinuosity series.

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Blog Tour Spotlight - Crimson Scimitar by S.P. Grogan

 

Action-adventure-romance-political-terrorist-thriller of American television culture versus the War on Terrorism—the Awakening Epic of Our Times…

Crimson Scimitar: Attack on America 2001-2027

Author: S.P. Grogan

Publisher: Addison & Highsmith Publishers

Pages: 680

Genre: Current Historical Fiction / Action / Adventure / Thriller

Book Description:

Crimson Scimitar by S.P. Grogan is an expansive action-adventure terrorist thriller that tells the ‘what if’ story of the al Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden. What if, in 2011, instead of being killed bin Laden is captured and put on trial, what would American justice look like, and would the outcome be as expected? What if prior to his capture he and al Qaeda were planning to launch on America worse than 9/11? Who could stop it? In Crimson Scimitar is the chase to capture bin Laden, the ‘Trial of the Century’, the diabolical Crimson Scimitar plot in action, and climactic ‘gun battle at the bridge.’ Author S.P. Grogan’s writing seamlessly blends the political War on Terrorism events of 2011 into a realistic landscape that features strong women characters, an eccentric multi-millionaire, reality television stars, SEAL members on the attack, battling defense and prosecution lawyers, CIA agents, the President of the United States, and an ambitious jihadist who will begin a violent transformative journey. More intriguing is how the terrorist plot was crated that will lead to stock market manipulation, attacks on amusement parks, and nuclear waste poisoning. And amid it all there are romantic challenges that must be faced to create strong bonds to fight against evil. Crimson Scimitar is labeled as the ‘Awakening Epic of Our Times’, reminding readers that a 9/11 could happen again and that we must be vigilant.

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