This does not mean that parents should go out of their way to introduce potentially scary things to their children. Rather, when children are confronted with things that scare them, instead of whisking them away and immediately making things better, parents should offer support and help their children confront their fears instead of avoiding them. Starting when children are very young, parents should praise their children's masterful behavior. Parents should praise their children when they try new things, and exhibit responsibility and independence. Parents who are helping their children overcome a specific fear should praise each progressive step they take towards confronting the fear.
Parents can also set up a reward system, with specific behaviors resulting in rewards.
Such a reward system should be set up and discussed with children in advance. Take steps to help children overcome fear. Relaxation skills can help children release tension caused by anxiety. There are various specific relaxation techniques that professionals can teach children. Other relaxation techniques involve teaching children to systematically tense and relax various muscle groups.