{"id":882,"date":"2022-07-27T09:21:59","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T09:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/?p=882"},"modified":"2022-07-27T09:22:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T09:22:01","slug":"6-tips-to-help-kids-tackle-phobias-from-the-book-slays-the-fear-monster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/27\/6-tips-to-help-kids-tackle-phobias-from-the-book-slays-the-fear-monster\/","title":{"rendered":"6 tips to help kids tackle phobias (from the book \u2018Slays the fear monster\u2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is a phobia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fear is a normal reaction to a threat while a phobia leads to a fear response even when you’re not in danger. In general, Fear is characterized by mild to moderate (sometimes reasonably high) anxiety while phobia is distinguished by a very high anxiety level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is it common?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Rochester Medical Center, \u2018All children have fears at some point in their life.\u2019 When untreated, phobias can become a lifelong issue. So treatment is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can we do to help kids tackle them?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The URMC Encyclopaedia says that kids may need Individual or cognitive behavioural therapy as well as Family therapy. Parents play a vital role in any treatment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can start early by addressing this topic through BOOKS. Zooboo\u2019s personalized story book \u2018Slays the fear monster<\/a>\u2019 is a great first step in helping kids understand their phobias. Authored by renowned clinical psychologist, Dr. Nisha Vidyasagar \u2013 this book beautifully shows us 6 handy tips to tackle fears in kids with engaging illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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