https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:30:30 +0000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:59:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=40828 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40828&PID=1401259&title=im-scared#1401259 Author: mrsm
Subject: 40828
Posted: 24 October 2011 at 8:59pm

We've had something similar - DD went through a phase where she would see something quite innocuous and freak out and say 'it's scary'. It would depend on what it was as to how we dealt with it. If she was being really silly about something we would get down with her and show her it really wasn't scary. One time she freaked at something on TV so DH showed her the magic glasses - he told her that her new sunglasses were special and that if she was wearing them nothing scary could see her. This helped when she wouldn't be 'reasoned with' (as much as you can with a 2 year old )

It has passed and looking back I think it was a way for her to get attention, so I would suggest trying not to make too much of it. Maybe divert with silly questions? (what's the bears name; is it talking to the elephant; is it wearing red or blue shorts today) Or the silent cuddle (cuddle them without saying anything and if they are just putting it on then they will get bored pretty quick).

Hope he works though it quickly for you. Good luck.]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:59:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40828&PID=1401259&title=im-scared#1401259 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40828&PID=1401045&title=im-scared#1401045 Author: mummymonster
Subject: 40828
Posted: 23 October 2011 at 1:04pm

DS1 is 27mths and has just started getting scared at imaginary things at random times. The other night it was the dog, today at lunch is was a bear. We don't have a dog, and we definitely don't have a bear.
He's genuinely upset, crying and fearful.

Anyone else been through an "I'm scared" phase? Any ideas how to deal with it?]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:04:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40828&PID=1401045&title=im-scared#1401045