Children experiencing various fears, as a rule, grow out of them due to the ability to self-preserve. But still, parents should help their child to stop being afraid of many things.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, do not create your own ground for fears to arise if you have a fearful toddler. There should be no quarrels, screams, scandals with him. More often take the baby in your arms, hug, say affectionate words. This type of physical contact and a calm, stable home environment will help reduce your child's anxiety.
Step 2
Noticing that your child is afraid of something, try to observe his behavior, gently call the child to a conversation. Refrain from reproaches ("How can you be afraid of such a big boy!"), From careless assurances ("What nonsense, there is no reason for fear!"). They will not only not convince the child not to be afraid, but also undermine his trust in you, the baby will withdraw. So try to treat your baby's worries and concerns with respect and seriousness.
Step 3
You can try to gradually accustom your child to the cause of his fears. If the baby is frightened by dogs, do not ask him to touch or pet them. Go with your child to a pet store, let him observe the animals from a safe distance, getting used to them gradually.
Step 4
Simulate frightening situations for the child. Invite him to introduce himself to those whom he is afraid of, and you yourself portray the baby and play the possible options for behavior. So the child will be able to figure out how to cope with his fear, gain control over it.
Step 5
Draw together with the kid the cause of his fear and paint over this "monster" with a bright color - that is, win. Or tell your baby that the "monster" is very lonely, wants to eat, is sick. Let the child feel pity, take care of him, make friends. This reunion with the object of fear is often preferable to defeating it. Because fear is inside the child, it is part of his personality. And it is better not to destroy this part, but to transform it.
