October often signals a change in weather, fewer daylight hours, and the beginning of spooky Halloween season.

For young children, this can bring on fear and anxiety. Costumes, masks, and spooky neighborhood decorations may not be avoidable, so here is what we can do to support.

Part of this is increasing our tolerance for children's strong emotions, whether we can empathize or not.

Because when we stay present and hold space for all feelings, children will learn to accept their own feelings as normal and natural.

Fear is a feeling.
A signal.
A call for safety and connection. Let's lean in.
 
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