Fear-free children

Do you have children who are afraid of the dark? Or their bed? Or a dog? As you know the list can go on.
I have come across a great book called FEAR-free children by Dr Janet Hall. I actually found it in the library! I liked it so much that on the day before it was due back I went on-line and found it on eBay, bought it and received it the day after I took it back to the library. This is a very practical book (which I love) with lots of "how to" ideas on how to recognise, address and overcome those very real fears of our children.

Here is just a few pointers that the book covers for parents:
-how to set realistic expectations of anxiety and confidence levels for both children and parents;
-to understand how fears are categorised and developed and when they are a concern;
-how things can go wrong and what to avoid doing;
-strategies for helping children with anxiety and fears; and
-how professional coaching can help.
They also have real stories and a children's section that encourages the child to design his own 'plan to be fear-proof'.

It is a really easy read with real things you can try with your child(ren).
A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READ!!

from my heart to yours,

Peta