Fear is the most significant part of being a kid. Ghosts in the cupboard. Animals who come too close. Frightening thunders. As parents, we try to comfort kids as much as in such situations. However, experts suggest parents shouldn't and practically cannot always be there to calm their kids. Teaching children to manage their fears builds their confidence and independence. So how do we make our kids braver? Firstly, it all comes with practice. It means that parents have to allow kids to understand and analyze situations that can be uncomfortable for them.

You need to help kids talk about their fears. They are not usually very good with words when it comes to describing their fears. In such circumstances, parents have to be very specific when asking their kids about what scares them. For instance, asking questions like what makes the dogs scary? Or what is there to be afraid of in the dark? Once when they feel assured, we can talk about how we work together to be braver. Setting objectives are easier to reach. Generally, the fears are normal and are part of childhood. Thus, it is time-consuming. We have to be very patient when managing kids’ fear

Merely explaining to kids that their fears are irrational and there's nothing to be afraid of does not end the fear but refrains them from discussing it with someone who could help them. Unless the kid trusts us completely, he would not share his insecurities and fears. The best technique to help kids open up is to discuss a part of our childhood fears and show them that being vulnerable at a young age is very common.

Thus, helping kids to be comfortable not only helps us to manage their fears but also gives us an understanding of their overall personality and vulnerability.