Unit 5: Children’s Anxieties
There are many issues that may seem small or trivial to us as adults, but are of hugh importance in children's minds. As a child care professional, it is important to recognize these worries and fears, validate the children's feelings, and find creative ways to calm their anxieties.
This chapter covers some of the most common concerns and anxieties that plague young children, and suggests methods for soothing their fears - real or imagined.
Unit 5: Table of Contents |
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A. Separation Anxiety |
127 |
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B. Power Struggle with Authority |
131 |
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C. Learning to Share |
133 |
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D. Traumatic Life Experiences |
135 |
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E. Dealing with Preschoolers’ Fears |
141 |
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F. Unit 5 Review |
143 |