Everyone—from the youngest child to the oldest adult—experiences fear at one time or another. In fact, most kids face some type of phobia on a regular basis. Some fears are okay (e.g. fear of touching a hot stove), but a lot of anxiety is irrational and unwarranted.

Typical childhood fears change with age, but when fears persist, they can take a toll on a child's sense of worth and well-being. Tragically, worry that stems from scary childhood experiences torment too many adults.