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If your child struggles with fear, I\u2019d love to share a few ways you can help them overcome it in four simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PONDER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Talk with your child.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever felt afraid? You\u2019re not the only one. Fear is no fun, but I promise you you\u2019re not alone. Lots of people feel afraid, for lots of different reasons. Whenever fears come, we might wish they\u2019d just go away\u2014 but guess what? We can do something even better. We can take them to the God of the entire universe, who cares so much about everything we\u2019re facing. He even has some very helpful instructions for how to turn fear into peace!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pray with your child. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

God, as we\u2019re adventuring and feel afraid of unexpected things, help us to take care and be safe, but also to remember that you have given us a spirit of boldness. Even when we don\u2019t feel brave, you can strengthen our hearts to take the next step. You made us to do great things\u2014 but you don\u2019t ask us to do them alone. You stay with us every step of the way, and give us everything we need. Thank you for being a God who is close!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAUSE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pause for a moment with your child. Take deep breaths together or read this poem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a funny sometimes hidden thing,<\/em>
My stomach feels all tied with string.<\/em>
Or shivers running up my spine,<\/em>
And everything\u2019s just not- quite- fine . . .<\/em>
(you might say that I\u2019m afraid)<\/em>
So I feel like heading home right now,<\/em>
I\u2019m thinking, thinking, thinking, wow\u2014<\/em>
Of all the things that could go wrong<\/em>
The list grows longer, longer, strong . . .<\/em>
(you might say that I\u2019m afraid)<\/em>
But, God, you say you\u2019re stronger still;<\/em>
I feel you ask me if I will<\/em>
Invite you in and venture on<\/em>
Find strength in you and we\u2019ll keep on . . .<\/em>
(you might say I\u2019m not alone)<\/em>
And I\u2019m growing, seeing, as I learn\u2014<\/em>
Fear comes my way but I can turn<\/em>
And say I\u2019ll do it anyway:<\/em>
The King of the world beside me stays!<\/em>
(and with Him, I am brave)<\/em>
So when I feel I\u2019d like to hide<\/em>
I turn my eyes on hope and light.<\/em>
I want to live with you so bold,<\/em>
This world of yours, bravely behold.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lead your child in play. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transformation Art<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philippians 4:6\u20138 gives beautiful instruction for how to transform worry, fear, and anxiety into peace!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, list everything true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy that you see. For very young kids,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

you can simplify this by saying, \u201cLet\u2019s list all of the amazing things we see, or all of the things around us that we like.\u201d This invites kids to shift their focus from fear to gratitude\u2014 not to ignore fear, but to place it securely with God, draw close to Him, and press on together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a visual representation of transforming fear, invite kids to create a colorful design with markers on a blank piece of paper. Then, color a thick layer of solid black crayon, and let kids use a coin\u2019s edge, pen cap, or other object to etch fun designs into the black layer, revealing life beneath. You can also save time by purchasing pre- made scratch- art pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflection:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What has worked well to help you and your child overcome fear? What hasn\u2019t worked as well? Are there any ways you can think of to help them transform how they think about fear<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you enjoyed this post, check out A Pocketful of Wonder: 50 Hands-On Adventures for Kids to Discover God\u2019s Creation<\/em><\/a>by Amanda Dykes. We love how Amanda has both written and illustrated <\/em>this beautiful, fun, and family-friendly adventure guide to help kids understand God through His wonderful creations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Amanda Dykes<\/strong>‘s debut novel,\u00a0Whose Waves These Are<\/em>, is the winner of the prestigious 2020 Christy Award Book of the Year, a\u00a0Booklist<\/em>\u00a02019 Top Ten Romance debut, and the winner of an INSPY Award. She’s also the author of Christy Award-finalists\u00a0All the Lost Places<\/em>,\u00a0Yours Is the Night<\/em>,and\u00a0Set the Stars Alight<\/em>. Find her online at AmandaDykes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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