I have a two-year-old little girl in my class which cries everytime someone leaves the room. She also seems to have severe seperation anxiety issues. She does not do well with transissions. She will cry at the top of her lungs all if the primary teacher leaves, and continue to cry until the teacher returns. There is no comforting her, she will look at you for a few seconds and proceed to cry. Could these be fearful traits, or is it a combination of other temperments.
What are some of the ways to help a child to overcome their fears? When trying to overcome a child's fear is there some things you should definitely not do?
Kelsey, temperament traits are present at birth and are relatively like to stay with us our whole lives. But, we know that the environment influences them a great deal. If you are working with a child who displays traits from the fearful cluster (slow-to-adapt and withdrawing), your goal isn't to change them or help them "grow out of it" as much as it is to help them learn coping skills.
I have a fearful temperament and, with the help of my parents and other loving adults, I learned skills like using self-talk, taking transitions slowly, deep breathing, and using the buddy system to help me feel more comfortable in new or different situations. That's all we want - not to change the child but to help him or her feel good about who they are and find ways to succeed.
what is the best way to stop children from injurying themseves when they are exploring there new atmosphere without them becoming fearfull of trying new things
I have a little boy at work that sits up at nap-time crying numerous times in an hour. His father said he does this at home also. His teachers think it might have something to do with night-terrors, but I am wondering if having fearful temperament traits might contribute to this sleeping pattern.
I believe environment is very important to a child. How can you set up an early childhood environment that accomodates differing temperaments? What suggestions do you have to ensure that the fearful child feels they are in a welcoming and safe environment? Karen D (227)
Do all children have the same or similar fearful traits? I understand that the environment does influence but I was just wondering if there are any similarities.
Great question, Karen. Fearful children probably struggle most with that sense of belonging more than other children - so finding ways to make them feel that the environment is there own is very important. A few ideas: *Allow them to bring a special blankie or stuffed animal that helps them calm down. Familiar objects are important to many fearful children. *Give them a small space of their own. For most children, having a cubby to store their personal belongings is very helpful. *Post pictures of them and their families in their line of sight. Being able to "check in" with Mom/Dad during the day is helpful - even if it is only a picture. *Sing familiar songs and read familiar books. *Let them help make decisions about and be involved in changes. Just walking into a classroom that looks or feels different from yesterday might produce anxiety in some children. Talk about a substitute ahead of time (when possible) or changes in routine so they can feel prepared. *Give them space to "get away." Some fearful children do better with a little alone time throughout the day.
The most important thing is knowing that child's signals for concern or anxiety and being responsive to their needs in the minute.
Say a child fell off the slide at the park and now whenever you talk about going to the park they never want to go because of what happened the last time. How do we get rid of those fears? (150)
If you have a child that is fearful, should you constantly push them to try new things or is it best to just let them do what they want, when they want? I don't want my child to be behind in areas such as meeting friends and playing new games. (ECE 150)
What is the best method of helping a child cope with fears. Is it appropriate under sever cases of fear with children and maybe their first days of school, to have the parent stay in the class room for a couple of hours to make the child feel more comfortable? Also, what are some strategies to help them transition into different activities that they are not comfortable with? ECE 150
I learned in my psychology class that the exposure therapy works really well for overcoming fears in children and adults. What this consists of is gradually introducing the child to what they are fearful of until finally, they are no longer scared of it. Have you heard of this type of therapy and do what is your opinion on it?
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I have a pretty blunt question but simply what makes a child fearful?
Do fearful children eventually grow out of their fearful temprement or does it follow them through life??
I have a two-year-old little girl in my class which cries everytime someone leaves the room. She also seems to have severe seperation anxiety issues. She does not do well with transissions. She will cry at the top of her lungs all if the primary teacher leaves, and continue to cry until the teacher returns. There is no comforting her, she will look at you for a few seconds and proceed to cry. Could these be fearful traits, or is it a combination of other temperments.
What are some of the ways to help a child to overcome their fears? When trying to overcome a child's fear is there some things you should definitely not do?
Kelsey, temperament traits are present at birth and are relatively like to stay with us our whole lives. But, we know that the environment influences them a great deal.
If you are working with a child who displays traits from the fearful cluster (slow-to-adapt and withdrawing), your goal isn't to change them or help them "grow out of it" as much as it is to help them learn coping skills.
I have a fearful temperament and, with the help of my parents and other loving adults, I learned skills like using self-talk, taking transitions slowly, deep breathing, and using the buddy system to help me feel more comfortable in new or different situations.
That's all we want - not to change the child but to help him or her feel good about who they are and find ways to succeed.
what is the best way to stop children from injurying themseves when they are exploring there new atmosphere without them becoming fearfull of trying new things
I have a little boy at work that sits up at nap-time crying numerous times in an hour. His father said he does this at home also. His teachers think it might have something to do with night-terrors, but I am wondering if having fearful temperament traits might contribute to this sleeping pattern.
I believe environment is very important to a child. How can you set up an early childhood environment that accomodates differing temperaments? What suggestions do you have to ensure that the fearful child feels they are in a welcoming and safe environment? Karen D (227)
Do all children have the same or similar fearful traits? I understand that the environment does influence but I was just wondering if there are any similarities.
Great question, Karen.
Fearful children probably struggle most with that sense of belonging more than other children - so finding ways to make them feel that the environment is there own is very important. A few ideas:
*Allow them to bring a special blankie or stuffed animal that helps them calm down. Familiar objects are important to many fearful children.
*Give them a small space of their own. For most children, having a cubby to store their personal belongings is very helpful.
*Post pictures of them and their families in their line of sight. Being able to "check in" with Mom/Dad during the day is helpful - even if it is only a picture.
*Sing familiar songs and read familiar books.
*Let them help make decisions about and be involved in changes. Just walking into a classroom that looks or feels different from yesterday might produce anxiety in some children. Talk about a substitute ahead of time (when possible) or changes in routine so they can feel prepared.
*Give them space to "get away." Some fearful children do better with a little alone time throughout the day.
The most important thing is knowing that child's signals for concern or anxiety and being responsive to their needs in the minute.
Say a child fell off the slide at the park and now whenever you talk about going to the park they never want to go because of what happened the last time. How do we get rid of those fears? (150)
If you have a child that is fearful, should you constantly push them to try new things or is it best to just let them do what they want, when they want? I don't want my child to be behind in areas such as meeting friends and playing new games. (ECE 150)
What is the best method of helping a child cope with fears. Is it appropriate under sever cases of fear with children and maybe their first days of school, to have the parent stay in the class room for a couple of hours to make the child feel more comfortable? Also, what are some strategies to help them transition into different activities that they are not comfortable with? ECE 150
I learned in my psychology class that the exposure therapy works really well for overcoming fears in children and adults. What this consists of is gradually introducing the child to what they are fearful of until finally, they are no longer scared of it. Have you heard of this type of therapy and do what is your opinion on it?
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