Camping
Ages 3–7 Disney+ 7 min
The family camps out and nighttime brings some unexpected fears. Bandit's patient, gentle response to Bingo's nighttime anxiety models exactly how parents can help without dismissing the fear.
Episodes to watch 2
Daniel's Scary Night / Katerina's Scary Night
Ages 2–6 PeacockPBS 28 min
Daniel is scared of the dark at night and learns the strategy 'Close your eyes and think of something happy.' A warm, practical episode for bedtime fear.
Books to read 1
What to Do When You're Scared and Worried
Ages 5–8
A practical, warm guide for children ages 5–12 dealing with fears and worries. Written by a child psychologist, it gives children concrete strategies — breathing, reality-testing, facing fears gradually — in accessible language.
Curated by Dr. Maya Chen,