fearless february

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Who’s Afraid of Dogs? (Fearless February Day 1)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Catherine Austen

Cynophobia. The fear of dogs. It’s not quite as common as the fear of snakes or spiders or bees, but Cynophobia comes pretty close, and it’s a lot more debilitating for suburban schoolchildren. Your neighbours aren’t walking their tarantulas down the street while you’re… Continue Reading “Who’s Afraid of Dogs? (Fearless February Day 1)”

Category: books, dogs, fearless february, phobiasTags: 28 tricks for a fearless grade 6, cynophobia, dog bites, exposure therapy, fear, pets

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Catherine Austen

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Dave Davidson, the persuasive hero of my soon-to-be-released middle-grade comedy, 28 Tricks for a Fearless Grade 6, will be taking over this blog for the next month. Dave is a self-proclaimed “fear-slayer” who helps his friends through the scariest moments of grade 6, with sage and not-so-sage advice. Afraid… Continue Reading “Fearless February”