Anxious Alan

Anxious Alan

About Anxious Alan Meet Alan, an anxious groundhog living on the bustling River Birch Farm. Surrounded by an array of critters, Alan longs to join in the fun but finds his fears holding him back. That is, until he encounters Sloane. In this heartwarming tale, Sloane shares a simple, yet life-changing stress management technique with Alan: Pause, Breathe, and Respond. This charming story not only takes young readers on a journey of self-discovery and confidence-building with Alan but also offers a valuable tool for managing stress. Ideal for children, parents, and caretakers, this book equips its readers with an easy exercise to face anxieties head-on. Join Alan as he learns to embrace the joys of River Birch Farm with newfound confidence! For the Grown Ups Parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, and all those who are part of the complex, sprawling milieu within which our children develop and grow: our children need help. The statistics are harrowing to read and describe one of the most vulnerable parts of our population being in a state of great need, even crisis, as it relates to its mental health. This book is not a replacement for professional psychological diagnosis or care. It is, however, an invitation to work with our children to create resilience and capacity by sharing an easy technique for managing stress and an opportunity to develop mastery.