Small Fears & Worry Control Session
A parent-assisted video session to help children manage small fears, everyday worries, and nervous thoughts through simple calming and brave-step practices.
Start this sessionIs this session right for you?
A quick, honest look - so you start in the right place.
What's inside
Nine gentle, guided steps - each with a short video and a practical activity.
- Is This Session Right for Your Child?
- Why Children Have Small Fears
- Naming the Fear
- Body Calm Before Brave Step
- Main Practice: Brave Step Ladder
- Worry Box for Kids
- Real-Life Fear Examples
- 7-Day Brave Practice Plan
- When to Seek Help
Worksheets you can keep
View them on screen and download as a PDF, beautifully laid out.
Small Fears Self-Check
A gentle reflection on your child's small fears.
Fear Naming Sheet
Name and describe the fear to shrink it.
Brave Step Ladder
Small brave steps from easy to facing the fear.
Worry Box Activity
Get worries out of the head and into a box.
7-Day Brave Practice Plan
One gentle brave step a day - print it and tick as you go.
How it works
Watch & reflect
Short guided videos walk you through each idea in plain, simple language.
Practise
Each step has a small activity. Your answers save privately on your device.
Keep your tools
Download worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan to continue on your own.
Revisit anytime
Come back whenever you need it. The session resumes where you left off.
Questions, answered
Is this therapy or medical treatment?
No. This is a guided self-help experience built on practical, well-known methods. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a replacement for a professional. If your feelings are intense or lasting, please speak with a doctor or mental-health professional.
Who is this session for?
Mild fears, small worries, fear of dark, insects, being alone briefly, new places, new people, small school worries.
Who is it NOT suitable for?
Severe anxiety, phobias, panic, trauma, abuse, repeated avoidance, sleep disruption, or daily-life interference. It is normal for children to feel anxious from time to time, especially during changes, but professional help may be needed if anxiety affects daily life.
How long does it take?
About 35-45 min, split into small steps. You can pause and resume anytime, and revisit as often as you like.
Is my information private?
Yes. Anything you write in the activities is saved privately on your own device, never uploaded.
Do I get worksheets I can keep?
Yes. The session includes worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan you can view on screen and download as a PDF.
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Ready when you are
Take it gently, at your own pace. You can begin now and come back anytime.
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