Sam has been doing this with his food for about 8 months...although it usually involves "building" a tunnel for his imaginary train with food or something equally not scary.
He will say "I am scared, Mommy" at times that I wouldn't expect it. We just talk through it. I ask him, "Do you feel better now...about xyz?" And he will say, "Yes, better, Mommy" or not...in which case, we talk some more.
I would love to hear some of your daughter's stories - they sound fantastic!!
