🌱 Facing Fears😨

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• Feature Article

• Parenting Tips

Feature Article

As parents, we often try to prevent our kids from feeling afraid or want to comfort them when they face fears. In the article How to Help Children Manage Fears, Rae Jacobson explains the importance of teaching kids to manage their fears independently and develop ways to calm themselves.

Parenting Tips

Acknowledge Their Fears

It’s important to validate your child's fears, no matter how small they may seem to you. Let them know it’s okay to feel scared and that their feelings are real. This creates a safe space where they feel heard and understood.

Encourage Expression

Encourage your child to talk about what they’re afraid of. Whether it’s through conversation, drawing, or storytelling, giving them an outlet to express their fears can make those fears seem less overwhelming.

Problem-Solve Together

Help your child think through solutions. If they're afraid of the dark, for example, you can introduce a nightlight or a comforting bedtime routine. Collaborating with them to solve their fear shows them that they have the ability to face challenges.

Model Calmness

Kids often look to their parents for how to respond in stressful situations. If you remain calm and composed, they’re more likely to mimic that behavior when facing their own fears.

Introduce Gradual Exposure

Sometimes, fears become bigger the more we avoid them. Gently exposing your child to what they’re afraid of in a safe, controlled way can help them feel more confident over time.