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What and Why Children Fear.

Dr Rajini Sarvanathan, Developmental Paediatrician

25-Jun-15 16:00

What and Why Children Fear.

What do your children fear most? Spiders, strangers, or even your neighbour’s poodle? Experiencing many firsts in the world, it’s natural for children to display fear and anxiety growing up. Unfortunately, for some children, these fears grow into a persistent phobia that can seriously hamper their mental health and social lives. How should we handle anxiety and phobias in children? Dr Rajini Sarvanathan explains.


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