What to do if a child is afraid of thunder and thunder

Thunder and thunder are common things in our life. They are accompanied by loud sounds and generally seem unpleasant.

What if the child is very afraid of thunder and thunder?

1. Disconnect the unpleasant association of thunderstorms with loud sounds

To do this, you will need pots and any loud-sounding instruments that will show your child that the sound of thunder is not so bad.

2. Watch positive cartoons

Of course, on the topic of rain, thunder and lightning. But only not about how to hide from them, but about how they live and why they eat at all.

3. Tell fairy tales

Together with the fairy tale, the child perfectly experiences the situation of his fears, feelings, for example, rain. You don't have to invent fairy tales yourself - they are all on the Internet.

4. Unconditionally support

In any case, adult support should be given to the baby, even if his fears seem insignificant to you. Often, an adult just needs to sit next to him.

And in no way diminish the importance of the child's fears.

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