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Our youngest is 4 1/2 and we have gone through "scared" late in age and in two phases. First was around 3 1/2, being scared of monsters in her room, outside the window, etc. We told her monsters never attack kids with cats (we have 3 cats) and dh made her a "dragon star" to ward off monsters (watch Dragon Tales to know what that is). With time and more than one night sleeping with mom, the phase went away, though did occur about the same time as night terrors which we had regularly for a month or two. But, interestingly enough, the terrors never happened the nights she was afraid of monsters. Go figure. At least both issues passed.
Phase two is very recent and consists of being afraid of her sister's oversized stuff bear and the occasional monster. BUT, this time it is mostly a manipulation ploy- she's trying to "play" us. I know that sounds harsh but if you knew this kid, you'd see what I mean! Whereas before we couldn't ignore the fears, now if we do she just drops it and goes back to bed or whatever she was supposed to be doing in the first place.
Beyond this stuff, this is the most fearless child I've ever met. She often scares *me* and I have to watch her pretty closely, b/c she could get herself in trouble in a hurry and not know it!
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