Top 3 Things That Kids Fear And Ways To Help Kids Get Over Fear
2. Water
Some children between 2-4 years of age fear water. They avoid taking head bath, and also resist going in the water. They are scared of water being dropped on them. Children get scared of water going inside their eyes, and that results in severe yelling and crying out of fear.
How to fight this fear?
You may put an end to their fear of getting sucked down the drain along with the bath water by saying, “Water and bubbles can go down the drain but rubber duckies and children can’t!” Try to start pouring water on your toddler’s legs first while giving bath. Encourage fun activities inside the bathroom like splashing water on mom or something similar in order to eliminate water phobia.
3. Strangers
It’s quite natural for kids to feel uncomfortable with people they have not seen or family members, who come seldom to meet you. This causes your over active toddler’s little mind to think weird, and makes them cling to their parents, when they see someone after a long time, or people who are new. If the unfamiliar face is carrying a beard or probably glasses, the fear increases manifold.
How to fight this fear?
Here is the time when you have to act smartly. First of all, never force your child to greet the other person, if he is a stranger. Instead keep your child close, hold his/her hand or let him/her sit on your lap until he/she get used to this new figure. Relax your toddler when you drop him/her to any new place like a new day care center, or a birthday party. Tackle such situations gently. Never force the little one to be at ease at once. It will take time for them to come out of their shell, and outgrow their fear.
As a smart and an understanding parent, it is essential for you to understand your toddler’s fears, and how you can make him/her get out of it. As your cutie pie grows, he/she may overcome it automatically. Always explain rationally and never ignore even the smallest of things. Some toddlers understand better when you demonstrate some situation. There are numerous other fears your child must be experiencing like, the fear of doctor, bugs, dogs, witches, dark and so on…They all can be banished by a few tricks like telling them uplifting stories, showing them pictures, teaching them to not dwell on their past bad experiences, and giving them a comfort object such as nice blanket or a teddy bear to get cozy with when they go to bed.
