My dd (3.5) has recently become frightened of baths and is convinced she is going to go down the plughole (thanks to Augustus Gloop from the Charlie & the Chocolate Factory film.) We've talked about it and she does understand the whole size thing but the fear is still there.
Tonight I basically forced her to have a bath with me, washed her hair and pulled out the plug, keeping her with me until the water had all gone to demonstrate but she fought and cried all the way through. We agreed afterwards that it's a good idea not to watch the film for a while but she was still really upset.
What else can I do to help her overcome this terror?
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My 3yr old is developing a phobia, what can I do to help?
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Bucketsofdynomite · 11/02/2007 20:37
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