{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 15: When Kids Avoid Because of Fear- How to Build a Bravery Ladder (with age-by-age examples)","description":"\u2728 Grab the free Back-to-School Worry Toolkit for calm mornings and confident kids! Come hang out with me on Instagram @sacredgroundcoaching for more tools like thisIf your child is avoiding birthday parties, saying they\u2019re \u201csick\u201d before school, or backing out of activities, you\u2019re not alone. Avoidance is the nervous system\u2019s way of saying, \u201cThis feels too big.\u201d In this episode, I share the Bravery Ladder\u2014a step-by-step tool that helps kids face fears in small, doable steps so confidence grows. You\u2019ll learn: A quick litmus test: Is my child\u2019s world expanding or shrinking? How to build a 5\u20137 rung Bravery Ladder (collaborative, no rigid timeline) How to name the Worry Voice and amplify the Bravery Voice Why repetition (and celebration!) rewires the brain Age-by-age examples: 5-year-old (afraid of dogs): photo \u2192 calm video \u2192 watch from far away \u2192 toss ball \u2192 1-second pet \u2192 brief fetch 10-year-old (speaking in class): read to a stuffed animal \u2192 one sentence to parent \u2192 paragraph to sibling \u2192 record & play back \u2192 read to a friend \u2192 volunteer one paragraph 15-year-old (driving): sit in driver\u2019s seat (car off) \u2192 turn on & adjust \u2192 empty lot \u2192 around the block \u2192 familiar route \u2192 light traffic Try it: Build the ladder together, take one rung at a time, and celebrate every step. Resources Mentioned:  Dr. Tamar Chansky ","author_name":"Emotions With Ease","author_url":"https:\/\/www.sacredgroundcoaching.com\/podcasts\/emotions-with-ease","html":"