Fear of heights

[Josbangs]

My 2 year old has suddenly developed a fear of heights. Where she would happily run across the climbing frame bridge she has suddenly become really fearful. I don't make a big deal about it but wanted to know if anyone else's little one do the same. Is this just a phase?

It's perfectly natural. All of mine developed a fear of heights at some point in their 2nd or 3rd year.

It's a phase in the sense that she will eventually learn to get over the fear. Meanwhile don't make a big deal of it. Respect the fact that she is afraid, but don't encourage the fear. Don't assume that she will be afraid, or remind her to be afraid.

Thanks PrettyCandles.

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