With Halloween just around the corner, malls and homes are filled with terrifying masks, scary costumes and pictures of ghouls and ghosts. You may find this amusing and even exciting. But for small children, Halloween can be a frightening experience.
For young babies, Halloween usually goes unnoticed. Babies may even be amused by the strange faces and costumes that they see.
But toddlers realize that the strange faces and costumes at Halloween are different and scary. Even a giant mouse or bunny can terrify toddlers, because they know that giant talking bunnies and mice are not normal.
Most toddlers cannot be forced to overcome their fear, because fear is a strong instinct. But there are several things that you can do to minimize your child’s fears. Here are five useful suggestions:
1. Remember that your toddler is unique
What your child finds scary, another child may find amusing. You may not always be able to predict just what will terrify your child, so keep an open mind and remain flexible.
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