Fears are part of the life of every person, both adults and children. However, adults, for the most part, are already familiar with their fears and know how to cope with them, but every child will have to get acquainted with and adapt to fears as they grow up. Parents need to help their children in this process, and what you should pay attention to in this process is described below: - do not deny children's fear, but accept it. The fear of the dark or invisible monsters may seem insignificant to the parent, because the adult already has a different idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe environment. However, for a child, his fear is of great importance, and devaluing this importance can lead to the child’s closeness and detachment from the parent; - offer the child protection. Be with your child when they are afraid, holding their hand or hugging them. The child appreciates parental protection, because the parent is larger and stronger than him, non-verbal contact gives the child an understanding that the parent can be relied upon, the parent is protection and support in difficult situations; - talk to the child about what he is afraid of and ask questions Why does this scare him? A child, by speaking out his fear, can completely free himself from it. You can invite your child to draw his fear, especially if it is difficult for him to express his fear in words. Through drawing, the child will be able to express the tension that has arisen due to fear and overestimate the fear itself; in the process of drawing or speaking it may not seem so significant; - show the child that you are on his side against fear. You can say the phrase: “Yes, this is really scary, I understand you, how do you think, how can we defeat this terrible phenomenon together?” The child himself can offer solutions or they can be found together, for example, against the fear of the dark, you can buy a night light. It is important not to allow phrases like: “Yes, this is really scary, but we need to overcome it” in a conversation with a child. Everything before “BUT” is not true, and the child understands this, therefore, in such an important phenomenon as children’s fear, it is necessary to show the child that you understand him and believe that fear exists in his life. - talk about your fears, so the child will understand that It's normal to be afraid. Please note that after speaking out your fear, it is important to say how you cope with it. This way you will show your child an example of overcoming his own fear and help the child become more confident that everything can be resolved. In most cases, fears worsen at the age of 5-7 years. If the family copes with this period on its own, it is very good. However, if children's fears cause concern, it is better to consult a child psychologist. A specialist will help you look at the situation from a professional point of view and suggest ways to solve the current situation..