My daughter is very anxious about leaving us (her parents) and constantly worries about what time we will pick her up after school.  She lets little things consume her and usually ends up crying.  We have tried a variety of things, such as naming her worries-"silly willy worries" and talking about how it is okay to feel a bit nervous but ways she can deal with it.  She understands that we won't forget her at school but she still worries about it.  We try to have her tell us about her day as the worried girl and then as a relaxed girl. (using different terms).  We encourage her to use words to explain emotions and not keep them inside. She worries about things adults should be thinking about, instead of relaxing and having fun at school.  If we are in a new environment, and we (parents) are not there, she is very nervous.  We feel that her anxiety is more than the average worries, and we just don't know what to do.  She is a very smart girl, does really well in school, plays soccer and loves it.  She will also worry about things such as, her math being too easy and what should she do when she finishes early.  We have communicated with her teacher, and encouraged our daughter to talk to her teacher and ask if she can read a book or help other students.  We really want to help her learn to deal with her worries and not let this get worse.  Any suggestions or resources that you recommend.  ??? 

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I am looking for your advice on the best books for preschool and up to about age 6 FOR BOYS. I think it is important to get my guy reading and am not thrilled by the selection at our local library. What are your favorites and why? Thanks!

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