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Be careful not to assume a child’s feelings: “You’re afraid of the dog”; or to invalidate the child’s response because we view it as overreaction: “It’s just a doggy. He won’t hurt you.”  It is safest to state only what we know for certain. “You seem upset by the dog. Do you want me to pick you up?”

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Janet Lansbury

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No Bad Kids

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Jeff Johnson

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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