My 3 year old is scared of everything, Help!?

Question

She's scared of insects, animals, some types of music, noises if she can't see where its coming from (a car outside), puppets, chuckecheese. What am I doing wrong?

Answer 1

It's just a phase. Its also her personality which is probably more fearful naturally than some other children. Don't constantly bring attention to her fear and don't let it exasperate you (I know thats hard) When i was a child Iwas one of the fearful ones. For examp..I would hide on the floor of the car while my Mom did the groceries. I was also scared of people and would constantly hide in my mom's skirts. But I turned out very normal and not very shy now. My Mom did nothing wrong. and i bet you aren't either. You daughter was made that way so don't push her too hard. Create situations that she can excell in to help boost confidence and if she is put in a very scary situation -help her out of it, let her know that you will always be there.

Answer 2

Thats normal for some kids. My 8year old was like that. Shes not anymore. Don't let her watch scary movies keep soft music for her and explore with her have her touch the things that she is scared of with her hands along with you maybe that will help

Answer 3

ur not doing anything wrong it's just that at this age most children act that way and its because they are learning and exploring what's around them...she will get over it soon

Answer 4

Nothing wrong...it's a phase some kids go through.

Answer 5

its normal she is only three she is trying to discover different things at such a young age! try not to over protect her so much! watch her but let her make mistakes!

Answer 6

Do you allow your own fear of various things to show infront of her?
That fear is displaced onto her in other forms.
If not, I dunno.