Kids! School decisions. To sport or not. To interact with peers. Alone at home. Whew, what a time to have kids. Fears are normal in children, until they prevent them from experiencing life, writes Rachel Buchholz.
It is rare to not hear something about kids and choices in industry conversations these days. We’ve included Buchholz’s recent National Geographic newsletter contribution and a related article from Jason Bittel with contributions from animal experts.
Source: How do I help my kids be (safely) fearless? National Geographic, August 2, 2020. Link.
What kids are telling me is that they are afraid of the unknown” – John Duffy, clinical psychologist
Source: Helping kids overcome their fear of sharks and other ‘scary’ animals, National Geographic, July 27, 2020. Link. Animal experts weigh in on how to show children there’s nothing to be afraid of.
INSIGHTS: A healthy respect for things that can hurt us is something that has to be taught at home, at school and even at work.