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Week 8

Dear Imagine That! Parent:

In flashlight dancing today, your child may have faced a big fear.

Many preschoolers are afraid of the dark, and when we flipped off the lights and switched on the flashlights, we all learned to face this fear and enjoy this flash-dance.

Play time can help children overcome fears by facing them in a different place. While a dark Kindermusik room may not feel like a dark bedroom, he learned today that it’s a safe place, and it’s okay to talk about fears.

So much is changing for your preschooler. Encourage him to continue talking about these fears. He may learn some new ways to think about approaching those fears, and by enjoying this time with a trusted adult, he learns how to face fears when he is alone.

Until then, keep a spare set of batteries handy.