Sometimes it's ok to be afraid Author:Dr. Mitch Golant with Bob Crane As responsible parents, we want to find ways to help our children deal with the stress and strains of childhood, to understand and cope with pawerful emotions. Fear is one such emotion,. It is common in children , and though fear can be healthy and protective, it can also be paralyzing. It can keep a child from experiencing the fullness of li... more »fe. Everyone has felt afraid o fsomething at some time. SOMETIMES IT'S O.K. TO BE AFRAID! helps parents and children identify and learn to deal with situations that can make a child feel panicky and afraid, to understand and overcome that fear. Dr. Mitch Golant is a clinical psychologist in private practice in California. He is the founder of "Finding Time for Fathering", an on-going educational program, and serves on the executive committee of the Los Angeles Fatherhood Forum.« less