Children's fears pervade the lives of babies up and down. But, with age, many fears pass without a trace, and have unreasonable ground. In the first years of life, the child is afraid of loud noises, harsh cries, large animals. This behavior is natural, since the baby is studying what is happening around him. He needs to figure out who is his enemy and who is his friend.
Sometimes fears are passed from mother to child. Not realizing that the child is feeling the mother's excitement, the mother behaves overly emotionally at the sight of thunder and lightning or other factors.
The most common are fears of darkness, loneliness, confined space. Thus, fear is inevitable, as it is a protective function of the body. If you do not fight with them, they can lead to violations of the daily routine, which cannot, will not affect his health.
Also, the leading childhood fear is negative experiences that the baby saw, and they are firmly rooted in consciousness. It could be a parental quarrel or a car accident. But, the strongest fear at all times for a child is the fear of parting with his mother. If separation is inevitable, then leave the child for a while. Long-term separation from the mother can cause depression and nervous disorders in the child. At first, he may stop eating, sleep is disturbed and deviations in the development of the child may occur. For example, such situations may arise when a mother leaves for work.
How to behave in this situation? Never force a child to overcome fear, reactions can be unpredictable. Time will pass, and the child will laugh at the experienced fears. Of course, you shouldn't laugh, as you are traumatizing the child. It will close from you.
Support is very important anyway. Let your baby feel your support. But, if your case is delayed, and the child's condition is aggravated, be sure to contact a specialist who will advise you.
For older children, the following method can be recommended. Place paints and a clean Whatman paper in front of the child. Ask your child to draw their fear. Let him tell you how he imagines it. Art therapy is the leading one among various technologies.
The kid will happily agree to such an experiment. By the color of the picture, one can judge how fearful is the outlines. Lighter colors indicate that the fear is not permanent, and the child will soon cope with it. With drawings of black and blue shades, you need to be on your guard. With anxiety, the toddler will need to work.
