A child's fear is a big problem. And it is especially dangerous because it can cause neurotic disorders such as tics, stuttering, sleep disturbances, enuresis, etc. It is possible to fix the problem, but it is better to simply not allow it.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, parents and grandparents should not bully the child. Some grandmothers like to scare kids with "babies" and a dark room so that they fall asleep calmly and do not turn around. Or, for the same purpose, they sometimes say: "If you are capricious, I will give you to someone else's uncle." Such "educational" measures can only increase passivity and anxious suspiciousness. Therefore, carefully monitor who and how the child communicates.
Step 2
Parents sometimes do not even suspect that a simple cartoon can sometimes also become a source of fear in children. Such problems can arise as early as 3 years old, when the baby's imagination is rapidly developing. Therefore, carefully consider the selection of what the child watches on TV.
Step 3
Support your baby at all times. Frequently answer all of his countless questions about where, how and why you are going. Uncertainty is always scary, especially for children.
Step 4
Do not leave your child to fall asleep alone in a dark room until at least 5 years old. Feeling the presence and support of a loved one, the baby will fall asleep faster and stronger. At the same time, it is not necessary to go to bed with him, it is enough just to sit next to him and read a calm book at night.
Step 5
If fears continue to be present in the child's life, psychologists recommend confidentially talking to him about what exactly torments him. Together with him, compose a fairy tale about his fears, but always with a happy ending. Or ask your child to draw a drawing, then make it funny: draw on a smile, funny ears or nose, and then tear or burn it.
Step 6
Another effective "medicine" can be a game of hide and seek in an apartment with dim lights. Try to show your child an example and go into the dark corners of the room in search of him. Later, he will start repeating your actions.
Step 7
And the last thing - remember that children learn from their parents, copy them in everything, including in their attitude to the world around them. For example, if something frightening happened - a plate broke or a balloon burst, it is better to react to the situation with laughter or cheerful exclamations, but in no case with lamentations or shouting. After a while, the child will definitely learn not to be afraid of harsh sounds.
