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Feeling scared is a normal part of childhood! This article explores7 Things You Can Do To Help Children Overcome Fear , from validating their feelings to gradually introducing them to what scares them. Learn how to empower your child and build their confidence!<\/p>\n

1 – Acknowledge their fears.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t ever dismiss anything with words like: \u201cThere\u2019s nothing to be scared of!\u201d Or, \u201cIt\u2019s nothing!\u201d<\/p>\n

Tell them that you understand that something is bothering them. Once they know that you empathize, they\u2019ll open up to you.<\/p>\n

Running away from fears, avoiding things that one is scared of, or denying the existence of fear \u2013 none of these things help in overcoming fear.<\/p>\n

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2 – Share positive experiences.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even after the things they\u2019re scared of are removed, children continue to feel scared.<\/p>\n

Talk to them about the good things that have happened to them and to the family as a whole.<\/p>\n

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3 – Narrate popular social and cultural examples.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

All kinds of fairy tales, mythological stories, and folk tales have examples of characters who acted courageously.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t think of one on the spot, make one. You can borrow examples from movies and TV series too. Examples from such popular stories help children understand that fear is not something that\u2019s happening to them alone.<\/p>\n

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4 – Slowly engage them in conversations about fear.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If they\u2019re scared of masks and mascots, think of ways to talk to them about it. Assuming you know what they\u2019re scared of, for sure.<\/p>\n

In some cases, it takes a long time to figure out what the child is scared of.<\/p>\n

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5 – Discuss about fear and its effects and how to overcome it.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From the specific situation they\u2019re scared of, move on to the idea of fear itself. Talk to them about fear is. Not just about the thing they are scared of.<\/p>\n

The advantage is that they\u2019ll start thinking about applying what they learn to other areas of life. If they\u2019re scared of something at home, learning about overcoming it can help them be less scared for something at school.<\/p>\n

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6 – Turn negative situations into happy possibilities.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fear is a negative experience. Turn the things they\u2019re scared of into something positive if you can.<\/p>\n

For example, children are generally scared of vaccinations. Talk to them about the vaccine turning them into superheroes like Hulk or Spiderman. Children will think less about the injection and more about becoming strong.<\/p>\n

7 – Help children anticipate the situation they\u2019re scared of.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Children, like grown-ups, are less likely to be scared of what they know and what they\u2019re already familiar with.<\/p>\n

Talking to children about the eyedrops you\u2019re going to put in their eyes will help them understand what exactly will be happening.<\/p>\n

Tell them what you\u2019re going to do and how you\u2019re going to do it. They\u2019ll be less scared this way.<\/p>\n

Fear is a normal emotion. No parent can wish it away. But they can definitely make a tremendous difference in helping children cope with fear.<\/p>\n

What is your child scared of? Which of the above situations can you use to help?<\/p>\n

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