每个人都会害怕,小朋友更是如此。害怕的时候该怎么办?书中有不少好建议。
Sometimes I feel scared.
I feel scared when there's a big, loud noise
or when I have a bad dream
or when my mother goes away.
When I think I could get hurt, I feel scared.
Sometimes I just feel scared and I don't know why!
Scared is a cold, tight feeling,
When I feel scared, I cry.
I want to run away or hide.
I want someone to hold me.
I want to stop feeling scared!
Everyone's scared sometimes, even grownups.
It's not being a baby to be scared.
When I feel scared, I can do some things to feel better.
I can tell someone that I'm scared.
I can ask to be held.
It helps to be held,
and to talk about what scares me.
I can cuddle with someone, with my blanket or stuffed animal,
get in a cozy place, or look at my favorite book.
Sometimes feeling scared keeps me safe.
I need to stay away from a dog that's growling.
I shouldn't climb too high, play near cars, or go near fire.
Other times I don't need to be scared.
We can look under the bed to see what's there.
I can learn that the dark can be nice.
I can pet a friendly dog when its own says I can.
I see that when my mother goes away, she comes back again.
When I feel scared, I can talk about it.
I can have someone hold me.
I can cuddle with my blanket or toy or find a cozy place.
I can find out that some things aren't really scary.
When I feel scared, I know what to do!