Raising Anti-Doomers by Ariella Cook-Shonkoff.
Raising Anti-Doomers gives parents practical, evidence-aligned tools to reduce anxiety, build emotional regulation, and nurture real-world resilience, one small habit at a time.
Ariella Cook-Shonkoff, LMFT, ATR — Integrative Body-Mind & Eco-Art Therapist
Praise for Raising Anti-Doomers
“This guide is a much-needed resource that will help parents and kids meet the realities of climate change together, and forge ahead with resilience and hope.”
— Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling and Last Child in the Woods
“It is a tough time to be a parent, but this book will make it markedly easier. It will equip you and your family to make a real difference in the crucial and beautiful battle for a working future.”
— Bill McKibben, author of Here Comes the Sun
“Some of my biggest fears as a parent are that I am not leaving my kids with the tools they need to sustain the planet, and that they will tell me my pants are dorky. This book helps alleviate one of those fears.”
— Samantha Bee, comedian
What You'll Gain
How to Talk About Climate Without Panicking
Swap fear-amplifying patterns for calm, honest, age-appropriate conversations.
How to Turn Big Feelings Into Action
Guide kids from overwhelm to doable steps that build agency and hope.
Daily Micro-Resets, Five To Ten Minutes
Short, repeatable practices for mornings, transitions, and bedtime.
Art, Nature, And Movement
Creative, body-based tools to regulate, co-regulate and express complex emotions.
How to Create a Crisis-resilient Home
Screens, news, and calm homes set with intention, boundaries and collaboration
Age-By-Age Guidance
From toddlers to teens, adapt language, expectations, and tools to your kid’s stage.
About Ariella
“I help families grow resilience, connection, and calm even when the world feels loud.”
Ariella Cook-Shonkoff, LMFT, ATR bridges clinical practice, somatic tools, and art and nature-based creativity. Her work translates psychology into routines and concept illustrations that actually fit family life.
Through her integrative approach combining body-mind therapy and eco-art practices, Ariella empowers parents with strategies that honor both children's developmental needs and the realities of our changing world.
Read her work here:
Inside the Book
Ten chapters, three parts, one calm plan for real families.
Parenthood, Rebooted (Ch.1–3)
Reset your role as a parent for today’s world and find your footing when life feels loud.
Anxiety, And Other Emotions (Ch.2 & 5)
Learn how anxiety moves through families and how to build a healthy home routine.
Tools for Emotional Regulation (Ch.3 & 6)
Face hard realities and use short daily practices that fit family life and models for your kids.
Community & Hope (Ch.7–10)
Strengthen identity, work across generations, and keep a clear, anti-doomer vision for the future.
Speaking & Events
Topics
Parenting Through Climate Emotions
Strategies for Calm Kids & Families
Nature-based Practices / eco-art therapy
Self-care in a tumultuous world
Customizable
Available Formats
- School PTAs / Assemblies
- Workshops/Conferences
- Book Clubs
Media & Press
Available for interviews, podcasts, and expert commentary on parenting through climate change and family resilience.
Get in touch
Questions, media inquiries, or speaking requests—send a note and we’ll reply within 1–3 business days
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