How Do You Help Children Cope With Fears?
All children are afraid of new things. Something as benign as the dark or a neighbor’s pet can become terrifying through a child’s active imagination. How you handle your child’s fears has an influence on how he will handle fears in adulthood. Follow these steps to soothe you child’s fears. Stay calm, whatever the situation. In times of crisis, it is natural for you to have fears. Take deep breaths and show your children you are brave enough to accept whatever the situation brings. Show understanding towards your child’s fears. Ridicule will make them worse. It also breeds distrust and will drive your child to keep quiet about his fears, which can cause all kinds of problems later. Put the situation into perspective. Kids need explanations. Explain the barking dog is just saying hello or it is really her big brother in the monster costume. Find something positive about the situation. Tell him after the thunder and lightening are over, pretty flowers will grow and you will take him to s
