Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How can i help my child cope with fear of the dark?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Exposure: Expose him or her to the dark for short periods of time, reassure that nothing has happened, increase the intervals, eventually leaving him or her alone in the dark for short periods of time till no longer an issue...In difficult cases or if panic ensues, seek help from a behavioral psychologist.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is teaching a child to fear something (like strangers) a good idea?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How do I get over a fear of losing control of my life due to chances taken by my child?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My child shows fear of going to school.Age is 5.7years.Is not ready to leave classroom for pt and music lessons.No participation in oral sessions?Why?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Are there ways to prevent pain and fear when my child has medical procedures for leukemia?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have a fear of having a child. I'm afraid I'll spank them. A strong fear of that. Is this weird? I was never abused. I just want the best 4 them.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How to learn to cope with sleep paralysis & fear of sleeping in dark?
Can someone tell me how people learn to cope with sleep paralysis & fear of sleeping in dark?
What could it mean when a child hears voices and cries a lot? Fearing something bad may happen. Please help.
How can I alleviate a childs pre-surgery fears?
How could a person not fear for there childs life when so many of there relatives have been diganosed w cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
