There's a Monster in My Room!
What to do:
1. Listen when your child mentions a fear, even if it sounds silly to you.
2. With your child, come up with a plan for facing up to the fear.
3. Go through the plan together. Let your child take the step that confronts the fear, although it may be helpful for you to be there.
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Our children can acquire courage if we help them gain practice in standing up to their unnecessary fears. In addition, if we take seriously what are real concerns to them, they will trust us and feel safe telling us their thoughts and feelings.
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Office of Educational Research And Improvement
Helping Your Child Learn Responsible Behavior
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