The biggest challenge I've faced in years as a parent is our recent nighttime routine. It takes forever, and it's wearing me out. One of my kids has grown fearful and needs Mom and Dad to sit in his bedroom while he checks every door, closet, and curtain to make sure danger isn't present. It's frustrating, but it's common. Lots of kids go through spurts of fear. Some slip into anxiety. I wish he wasn't so scared because it's hard to watch him struggle, but learning to handle fear is part of growing up. We've tried so many things to help him see that there are no dangers lurking, but not much has worked. A lot of parents ask, "How can I help the child who is scared of everything?" Fear can keep you safe, but it can also be a debilitating enemy. Unhealthy fear is as formidable as the dragons in their storyb...