Children's fears - a perfectly normal stage of child's growing up, and do not indicate a weakness of character or any developmental disabilities.
parents are often faced with a situation where quite adult child is afraid to stay at home without an adult. Most often, the reason for this rhinestone on the surface and to solve the problem, you need to find it. What are the common causes of crystals and how to help your child cope with it?
The causes of fear
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Monsters and "babayki". parents often unwittingly, inspire baby fear, scaring him dozens of monsters and "babaykami". In addition, you should carefully review the books and cartoons that look a child, perhaps, there is not very good and the children.
Fear for parents. Parents - this universe for the child, and when they leave, he is afraid that they will not return. This is quite normal and calm down your baby, tell what will often call and tell you that everything is in order.
Stress.
Stressful situations are also hazardous to the child's mind: negative news and events, quarrels and conflicts with friends and peers, all of which can cause a fear of being alone at home.How to help your child?
- Always tell your child where and how you go, never disappeared completely, otherwise the next time he'll just will not let go. Show the time on the clock, when you come back and be sure to keep your word, baby will be very glad to welcome you.
- Before leaving, leave the milking child an interesting exercise: a new toy, exciting game or a new series of beloved cartoon, it will distract him and not allow bored.
- Do not discuss children's fears with the child or with relatives or with strangers, it can injure a child and it will be closed.
- On his return, bring your child to your favorite sweet or some trinket, he would be delighted and will know what you remember about him, even when it is not there.
- Protect the child from information about the murders, disasters, accidents, etc.
- Never laugh at children rhinestones, especially if he decided to tell you about it. Listen, calm down and explain why you should not fear.
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