Recognize what you want to see:
Feeling safe, calmly talking about feelings, acting brave.
Use the skill:
Imagine your child is afraid of dogs. You could hold your child, bend down, place their hand in yours, and help them pet the dog. Make sure the dog is very friendly first!
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Purpose:
For all children, you can help them do brave things by doing it with them. For young children, you might use hand-over-hand to help them complete a scary task.
