Terrified of storms.. any help?

Question

my niece has been scared of thunderstorms for years... any help?

Answer 1

My best advice to is find activities she could engage in that would keep her mind off of them. I used that method for a couple of years and eventually I overcame my fear of thunderstorms. Now, I absolutely love them! When the human brain no longer pays attention to thunderstorms, it focuses on something else. Over time, that helps out a lot.

Answer 2

shut the windows and close the blinds, play some games or watch TV with her

Answer 3

Well I agree with the first answer. Fun activities like a board game or watching a dvd are good ideas. Do something to drawn out the sound of them like turn on the TV. A comforting treat like hot cocoa will make your niece assosiate the two, which is a good thing. Also, at first, comfort her that she is safe and that nothing will happen to her.