A fear thermometer helps your child organize or rank the things and situations that make them feel anxious. The things/situations that make your child only a little worried are near a 1 on the thermometer. The things/situations that make your child the most worried are usually ranked near 10 on the thermometer.
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Use this meter to facilitate discussions around fear with your child, which can then lead to working on creating a fear ladder together to overcome certain fears.
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Anxiety Canada worked to promote awareness of anxiety disorders and increase access to proven resources. The organization closed in April 2025 but their website is still available at www.anxietycanada.com.
