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Afraid of something that s/he was not afraid of before (or a previous fear or worry seems to get worse)

Why it happens: After something scary happens, we can become afraid of things that are reminders of what happened.

Is this a problem?: Are fears stopping your child from doing (safe) things s/he would otherwise be able to do, or from enjoying activities even if she does manage to do them?

Last Reviewed: 
Thu, 05/08/2014