Think back to the time you were child’s age. Did you hate the dark? Were you ever afraid of monsters, bogeymen, or bears under your bed? Did the noise of the furnace heating up sound like someone creeping down the hall? Admit to your children that you had such fears when you were young. It helps kids to know that their fears are not abnormal and that they can talk about them with parents. This dialogue opens the door to exploring ways children can cope with fears.
