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Nov 2020

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#209: Dealing with Toddlerhood Fears

Erin Royer, MA Clinical Psychology, Child Development Specialist

About this episode

Does your toddler have fears? Toddlers often have big reactions that seem irrational. How do you know when and what is normal for fears in toddlerhood and what is over the top and may require some intervention? Erin answers a mom's specific question around this as well as addresses the topic in a broad format for any/all parents wondering about their toddler's fears.

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