Getting a fear to go away can be difficult even for an adult. Yet, we often assume that for our children that it is easy to no longer be scared of something because we view their fears as being irrational. Working to eliminate a fear takes time and patience, mostly on the part of the adult. With a little planning and forethought, we can help our children learn how to address a fear and move on.
Dr. Ari Yares is a licensed psychologist and the voice behind Innovative Dad. He helps parents understand the systems shaping modern family life — and design better ones. Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I receive a small commission at no cost to you. I only link to resources I genuinely recommend.
