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How to guide children through ocean fears and fascinations

My toddler is fearless in tide pools but terrified of the actual waves, and I'm trying to figure out if I should protect her comfort zone or gently challenge it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Nurturing courage requires balancing safety with appropriate challenge.

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“Where Are You with The ocean and its relationship to human life?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.